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Expand Your Business in Pennsylvania with a 717 Area Code!

Looking to establish a strong business foothold in Pennsylvania? A 717 area code phone number connects you to thriving communities in Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, and surrounding areas. Whether you’re a budding local startup or a growing enterprise.

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What is area code 717?

Area code 717 is located in southern Pennsylvania, covering areas such as Lancaster, Harrisburg, and York. It is located in the Eastern time zone also overlay area code 223 and serves the same area.

It covers 13 counties, including Lancaster, York, Berks, Dauphin, Adams, Cumberland, and Adams. 717 area covers 50 major cities like Lebanon, Harrisburg, Chambersburg, Weigelstown, and Hershey.

With a population of 2 million, area code 717 is highly populated in south-central Pennsylvania. Lancaster is the largest city with a population of 5,19,445 and has huge potential to offer for company owners.

It surrounds many nearby area codes like 240 (Germantown), 272 (Scranton), 304 (West Virginia), and 410 (Baltimore).

Country

USA

State

Pennsylvania

Major City

Lancaster

Time Zone

Eastern Time Zone(EST)

Telephone Number Format

+1 (717)-XXX-XXXX

Example of 717 phone number

+1 (717)-855-4567

Zip Code

17601-17699

How to get a 717 Area Code Phone Number?

You can purchase a 717 area code phone number from a VoIP service provider like Dialaxy. You can follow these steps.

  • Sign up on the official Dialaxy website or mobile app.

  • Log in to your account and navigate to the dashboard.

  • Select “My Number” from the “Portal” menu.

  • Click on “Buy Number.”

  • Choose the US as your country and select the 717 area code from the list.

  • Complete the payment and submit any required documents.

How does a 717 Area Code Business Phone Number work?

Area code 717 is a special number used in the North American Numbering Plan. which organizes different regions into numbering plan areas. When you make a call, you need to dial a complete ten-digit number, and that includes the area code, i.e. 717.

For Example: To dial 855–9861 first you need to dial +1 which is the country code of the US. Then 717 to identify the geographic region. 855 is the exchange code assigned to a specific central office location, and then 9861 is a subscriber number, uniquely identifying a specific phone line. At last, the complete number looks like this +1-717-855-9861.

With Dialaxy, you will get a local number with a 717 telephone area code. This special number comes with smart features like IVR, Call forwarding, Call transfer, Call blocking, and many more.

Who’s doing business in the 717 Area code?

The area code 717 hosts a range of businesses with a favorable environment for businesses seeking to diverse audience and boost sales.

Some notable businesses in the 717 area code include Armstrong World Industries, Millersville University, PNC Bank, and Penn State Health

Some important sectors in area code 717 include:

  • Bank and Finance
  • Technology
  • Education
  • Health

Why Does Your Business Need a 717 Area Code Number?

Local Numbers
Establish a local presence in Lancaster and nearby areas

Wherever your business operates, solidify your area presence with 717 area code numbers in counties like Lancaster, York, Berks, Adams, and more. Show the locals that you're part of their community and stand out as a local brand. Let's make your presence strong and memorable in the community.

Mobile Phone Numbers
Improve your approval rate and increase sales

Boost your approval rates and increase sales by using a number featuring the 717 telephone area code. Elevate staff efficiency and create an environment where customers feel confident, leading to increased sales and overall business success.

Toll-free Numbers
No need for special tools

Use the area code 717 phone number on your desktop, laptop, or any cell phone by just downloading the Dialaxy app. Start using it with your existing tools, there's no need to be concerned about getting new equipment.

Toll-free Numbers
Robust features of the standard PBX system

Experience the powerful PBS functionalities with 717 business phone numbers through the Dialaxy app. Enjoy powerful features such as Advanced call analytics, Phone tree, and Call log history, that help businesses communicate better and make interactions with potential customers even better.

Toll-free Numbers
Make your business more professional and scam-free

Enhance your business's professional image with a 717 area code phone number. Customers generally trust and connect with businesses that appear local. Build authenticity and trust with potential customers by utilizing a local phone number, strengthening your ties with the local community.

Toll-free Numbers
Improve your approval rate for increased sales

Increase your sales and earnings by answering more calls with special 717 area code numbers that look local. This helps your team do better, serve customers well, and stand out from competitors.

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Phone Numbers

Expand your reach with Virtual Phone Numbers

International Numbers: Establish a local presence of your business with our international phone numbers .

Toll Free Numbers: Elevate your sales strategy and drive business growth with Toll Free Numbers.

Multiple Phone Numbers: Use multiple phone numbers in one single dashboard.

Global Calling

Connect globally with effortless calls

Extended Reach: Enables businesses to expand their market by reaching international customers.

Flexibility: Allows employees to make international calls from anywhere.

Seamless Communication: Ensures clear and reliable communication with international contacts.

SMS

Enhance communication with SMS capabilities

A2P 10DLC: Register your number in A2P 10DLC to send sms within US and Canada.

Schedule SMS: Schedule SMS as per your customer timezone so they don’t miss an update.

Personalised Messaging: Personalise SMS depending upon your user and its behaviour.

Voicemail

Easily manage messages with Voicemail

Voicemail Recording: Personalized voicemail greetings for different departments

Message Management: Messages are stored in the cloud, allowing for easy access.

Access and Playback: Listen to voicemails from any internet-connected device.

Number Sharing

Enhance collaboration with effortless Number Sharing

Unified communication: With number sharing, multiple devices can use the same phone number.

Convenience: Seamlessly switch between devices without missing calls or texts.

Cost Efficiency: Reduce costs by eliminating the need for multiple phone plans.

Contacts

Effortlessly manage your contacts

Add and delete contact: Add and delete new contacts as the business grows.

Centralized Information: Stores all relevant contact details in one place, making it easy to access and manage.

Improved Organization: Helps organize contacts into groups or categories, enabling better management.

Frequently Asked Questions

The area code 717 comes from 13 major counties like Lancaster, York, Dauphin, Cumberland, Franklin, Lebanon, and Berks, and 50 major cities like Lebanon, Carlisle, Hanover, Ephrata, Columbia, and many more.

The 717 area code is a telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) that covers south-central Pennsylvania.

The 717 area code includes the central-southern part of Pennsylvania, covering various counties and significant cities like Lebanon, Hanover, Elizabethtown, Mifflin, and Cumberland.

The 717 area code follows Eastern Standard Time (EST) consistently. This indicates that the time in the 717 area code aligns with that of New York City, Miami, and other places in the Eastern Time Zone.

Area code 717 can be assigned to both landline and mobile phones depending on the specific phone number and service provider.

You can find more information on a dedicated website related to the Pennsylvania area code.

Yes, you can forward calls from the 717 area code phone number to elsewhere using Dialaxy.

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