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Why choose an Alexandria virtual phone number?
Sell without handing out your cell number
List furniture or a car on a local marketplace and give buyers a 571 or 703 number instead of your personal one. You can delete it later without changing your real phone.
Dating with a number that matches your city
A 703 or 571 number tells a match you're actually local to Alexandria and Northern Virginia, not someone messaging from across the country.
Moving to or from Alexandria
Relocating for work near Alexandria? Set up a 571 or 703 number before you arrive so your new contacts see a local code right away, while keeping your old number for calls back home.
Job hunting in Northern Virginia
Recruiters and hiring managers in the Alexandria area often notice an out-of-area code. A local 703 or 571 number on your resume signals you're already close by.
Separate your work calls from your personal life
Running a side business or freelancing out of Alexandria? A second number with a local code keeps client calls and texts off your main line.
Trust with neighbors and landlords
Whether you're renting a room or coordinating a yard sale, a 571 or 703 number reads as local to anyone in the Alexandria or Arlington area.
How to get an Alexandria phone number
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Pick the area code your contacts recognize. Every code below is in service in Alexandria today.
| Area code | Serves | |
|---|---|---|
| +1 571 | Arlington | Get a 571 number |
| +1 703 | Arlington | Get a 703 number |
Area code coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
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Why do business in Alexandria?
Alexandria sits just outside Washington, D.C., and its economy leans on the industries that shape the broader capital region.
Government and public administration
Proximity to Washington, D.C. means a large share of Alexandria residents work in federal agencies, government contracting, or public administration roles.
Professional and business services
Law firms, consulting shops, and nonprofit offices cluster in and around Alexandria, drawn by the same access to the capital that supports government work.
Tourism and hospitality
Alexandria's historic Old Town draws visitors year round, supporting a steady base of hotels, restaurants, and retail jobs in the local economy.
About Alexandria
Area codes in service
2
Population
159,102
Alexandria sits in the 571 and 703 overlay, the same area codes that cover Arlington and much of Northern Virginia. Both codes are treated as local within the region, so a 571 or 703 number reaches Alexandria residents without looking out of place.
Alexandria runs on Eastern Time, same as Washington, D.C. and the rest of Virginia. Calls and texts to numbers across the DC metro area line up on the same clock, so there's no timing gap to plan around.
Alexandria is home to 159,102 people, a city sized enough to have its own distinct community feel while sitting right next to the larger Washington, D.C. metro area.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get an Alexandria, Virginia phone number?
You can pick a 571 or 703 number and be calling or texting from it in minutes on your iPhone.
Can I choose between the 571 and 703 area codes?
Yes. Both cover the Alexandria and Northern Virginia area, so you can pick whichever code you prefer when you set up your number.
What does Ghost cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
Will people know my Alexandria number isn't my main cell number?
No. It works like a normal second line on your iPhone. You choose when to answer, text, or let it go to voicemail, separate from your personal number.
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