Area code 956

Local phone numbers for area code 956: A must-have 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 business phone number.

How it works

All of Dialpad’s paid plans come with a local number included, in this case a number with a local 956 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 in the US and Canada!

Next, let’s look at why you might need a 956 area code.

Where is area code 956?

The (956) area code serves Laredo, a major city in Texas, and also surrounding cities like:

• Brownsville
• Edinburg
• Harlingen
• McAllen
• Mission
• Pharr

Located in the Central time zone, it serves quite a few counties in Texas like Cameron, Hidalgo, and Webb (which together hold over a million people). The 956 prefix was first put into service in 1997.

All your essential communications features, included with a 956 area code number

Does your business need a Texas 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 956 area code number for Texas, for instance, you can set up a virtual branch out of Laredo, McAllen, or Brownsville—without having to rent or lease 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 Texas area code on the caller ID.

There are some big south Texas banks in Laredo, like Falcon International Bank, International Bank of Commerce, and Texas Community Bank. Laredo is also a huge port city, with retail playing a big role in the local economy. So, if you're running either a B2B or B2C business and are thinking of expanding your business to reach customers and prospects in Texas, there could be an opportunity here. But either way, it's a good idea to equip your sales and support teams with a local 956 area code number.

Get your 956 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 956 area code.

Or, if you’re already with Dialpad, it’s easy to add another VoIP 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!