Area code 972

Local phone numbers for area code 972: 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 far more than just a VoIP phone number.

How it works

All of Dialpad’s paid plans come with a local number included, in this case a number with your local 972 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 972 area code.

Where is area code 972?

The (972) area code serves Dallas, Texas and surrounding areas, including part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Located in the Central time zone, it’s an overlay for area code 214 and serves the same area.

The 972 prefix was first put into service in 1996—and if you really want a phone number with this area code, you should get it soon because it's starting to run out of numbers! Due to the growing population in the area, the 469 area code was added in 1999 and in 2021, the 945 area code was also assigned to this region.

As well as Dallas itself, the area code 972 location includes the major cities of Plano, Garland, Irving, Mesquite, McKinney, Carrollton, Firisco and Richardson. It also covers major counties like Collin, Ellis, Rockwall, Denton, and Kaufman.

All your essential communications tools, included with a 972 area code number

Why your business needs 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 real estate. With a 972 area code number for Texas, you can set up a virtual branch out of Dallas, Lewisville, or Allen without having to rent or buy a physical office space.

Running a marketing campaign that encourages customers to dial your business number? Make it a local one—they’re 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 Dallas TX area code in the caller ID.

Dallas is the ninth largest city in the US, with an estimated population of 1.3 million—that’s a lot of potential customers. But there are other reasons why a Dallas Texas area code is an asset. The state has a strong economy with lower-than-average unemployment, and this area is home to many large businesses, including Texas Instruments, Game Stop, 7-Eleven, Inc., Neiman Marcus, and others.

Get your 972 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 972 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!