973 Area Code
Need a business phone number in New Jersey? Look no further. As an Aircall customer, you can be local throughout Northern New Jersey, including Newark and surrounding areas.
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Why a New Jersey area code is a great idea for your business
If you're looking to expand into or target new business in Newark, Paterson, or Morristown, a local phone number is a great way to gain trust with the community. Customers are more likely to answer calls from a familiar area code, and it shows you're invested in the local market.
Did you know?
The 973 area code is home to Newark Liberty International Airport, a major transportation hub for the New York metropolitan area!
How to get a 973 number with Aircall
Click ‘Create or port number’ from the ‘Numbers’ tab
Name that number and assign it to a user or team
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What region does area code 973 cover?
Area code 973 is an Eastern Time zone code serving the northern part of New Jersey. It was created in 1997 and is overlaid with area code 862, meaning they both serve the same geographic area. This includes cities like:
Newark
Paterson
Clifton
Passaic
Morristown
Essential customer communication features with Aircall
Every Aircall local business number comes with a full suite of features that ensure seamless connectivity for your business and your customers.
“Aircall makes the process of speaking to hundreds of people a day super-efficient, seamless, and enjoyable. It allows us to engage in meaningful conversations every day.”
Owen Pickrell, Sales Manager, Disciple Media
Improve performance with powerful features
Ditch manual dialing with tools like Power Dialer and Click-to-Dial, so that reps can reach their quotas faster. And combine your calls with SMS and MMS capabilities so you can reach your customers in a way that suits them.
Deliver better customer experience
Get new teammates up-and-running quickly, and support them in their development with Call Coaching & Whispering. Use Live Monitoring to see who needs help, and review call recordings in half the time to improve your team’s customer service.
Build credibility and trust with in-depth insights
Advanced analytics dashboards help you to make informed decisions on quotas, capacity planning, and outreach strategy. And instant customer insights help your agents to dive into the detail of any call without asking the customer to repeat themselves.
“I want to track the activities of my salespeople and their success. If they make 200 phone calls a day, but each call is 10 seconds long, I know that we have work to do. It helps me to identify problems so I can then find solutions and coach people to be better..”
Pekka Nebelung, Chief Operating Officer, Jobilla
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Level up with AI
Drive team performance with AI-generated call summaries to save time on reviews and reporting. Identify key discussion points for faster call monitoring. Review speaker dynamics and caller engagement levels to drive better conversations.
Integrate with your existing business tools
Aircall integrates with 100+ CRMs, help desks, and more. Conversation activity is automatically synced with all your other customer data, so you can limit the manual work, and better-personalize your interactions.
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Frequently asked questions
Establish a local presence: A 973 area code instantly connects your business with the diverse communities of Northern New Jersey, building trust and recognition among potential customers.
Improve customer engagement: Local customers are more likely to answer calls from a familiar area code, leading to better communication and stronger relationships.
Project a professional image: A dedicated 973 number adds professionalism and legitimacy to your business, especially for startups and remote teams wanting to establish a presence in the area.
Tap into a diverse economy: The 973 area code is home to diverse industries like healthcare, education, finance, and transportation. A local number can help your business tap into this thriving market.
Enhance marketing campaigns: Utilize your 973 number in local advertising and marketing efforts to connect with your target audience effectively.
Area code 973 was created on June 1, 1997, as a split from the 201 area code, which originally served the entire northern part of New Jersey. Due to the rapid growth of the region and increased demand for phone numbers, 973 was created to accommodate the growing need. It was later overlaid with area code 862 in 2001 to further expand the pool of available numbers.
Easy setup and management: Aircall provides a user-friendly platform to quickly obtain and manage your 973 number without complex installations or hardware.
Advanced Features: Access features like call routing, IVR, voicemail transcription, and analytics to optimize your communication and customer service.
Integration with CRM and helpdesk: Seamlessly integrate your 973 number with popular tools like Salesforce, HubSpot, and Zendesk to streamline workflows and improve productivity.
Scalability and flexibility: Easily add or remove numbers as your business grows and adapts to changing needs.
Reliable service: Aircall offers high-quality call service and support to ensure your 973 number operates smoothly and efficiently.