Area code 503 + 971

Local phone numbers for area code 503 or 971: Perfect for sales and customer teams

Local numbers are useful for both inbound and outbound customer teams—and when you buy them from Dialpad, you’re getting much more than just a VoIP phone number.

How it works

All of Dialpad’s paid unified communications plans come with a local number included, in this case a number with your local 503 or 971 area code. This is along with unified communications features like phone calls, video conferencing, SMS/MMS messaging and team messages, and more—all from one intuitive, easy-to-use desktop or mobile app:

The lowest plan starts at just $15/user/month, which also includes unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada!

Next, let’s look at why you might need a 503 or 971 area code.

Where is area code 503 or 971?

The 503 and 971 area codes serve not only Portland, but also surrounding cities like:

• Beaverton
• Gresham
• Hillsboro
• Keizer
• Lake Oswego
• Mcminnville
• Oregon City
• Salem
• Tualatin

Located in the Pacific time zone, the 503 prefix was first put into service in 1947—and even though it shares the same area as 971 today, the 503 area code is actually one of the oldest original area codes.

All your essential communications tools, included with a 503 or 971 area code number

Why your business needs an Portland area code

Local numbers are a great way to make a small business seem bigger, or for larger enterprises to establish a local presence without having to rent or lease a physical location there. With a 503 or 971 area code number for Portland, for instance, you're covering some big counties like Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, and Marion—without having to rent or buy a physical office space.

And if you're running a marketing campaign that's trying to get potential customers to dial your business number, you can increase the chances of them calling if you make it a local number. Typically, people are far more likely to call since they won't have to worry about long-distance charges. And when you call them, they’ll be more inclined to pick up the phone if it's a local Portland, OR area code on the caller ID.

Portland is the biggest city in Oregon with over 650,000 people—that’s a lot of potential customers. But there are other reasons why a Portland area code is an asset. The city is a true hub, with easy access by air, sea (it has one of the world's biggest commercial dry docks), and an intercontinental railroad. And of course, it's become a burgeoning tech city, even earning the nickname "Silicon Forest" (because of all the forests in the are).

Get your 503 or 971 area code business phone number in 4 easy steps

It’s super-easy to look up area codes and add a local number in Dialpad. When you sign up for a free 14-day trial, which takes just a few minutes, you’ll also be set up with a phone number with your area code of choice—in this case, a 503 or 971 area code.

Or, if you’re already with Dialpad, it’s easy to add another virtual phone number or do an area code lookup too:

Step 1. Navigate to Settings

Step 2. Choose “Add a Number”

Step 3. Check your local licenses and add a business phone line

Step 4. Confirm the new phone number or select it from the Change menu.

That’s it!