Instant trust in the local market
Capturing attention in Charlotte starts with showing prospects you belong in their community.
When your caller ID flashes a 980 area code, local customers immediately recognize you as a familiar neighbor rather than a distant corporation. From the bustling streets of Uptown to the quieter suburbs of Gastonia and Salisbury, a recognizable local number breaks down initial barriers. People are simply more likely to pick up the phone when they see a familiar Southwest North Carolina prefix.
A powerful presence across the region
You do not need to sign an expensive commercial lease near Lake Norman to grow your footprint here.
A virtual 980 number gives your business immediate credibility throughout the greater Charlotte metropolitan area. Whether you are scaling a startup or expanding an existing enterprise, maintaining a strong regional identity is crucial for long-term growth. Operating virtually means you keep overhead beautifully low while projecting the polished image of an established, community-rooted organization.
AI power for modern sales teams
Combining a local identity with cutting-edge technology gives you a massive competitive advantage.
Allo equips your new 980 number with an intelligent AI receptionist that ensures you never miss a valuable lead. Every conversation is automatically transcribed into AI call summaries and synced directly through seamless CRM integration. This transparently priced system transforms an ordinary phone line into a high-performance sales engine, allowing your team to focus entirely on closing deals instead of routing calls.
How does it work?
Create your Allo account
Go to the signup page and enter your details.We offer 7-day free trial to let you test your new number and all the options that come with it.
Select your phone number
Pick your state, city and area code. We then generate the virtual phone number based on your preferences
Adjust your settings
Once you’ve been assigned a number, you can start configuring your account (voicemail, business hours, etc.)



Supercharge your number with AI
Get your calls answered by our AI answering service when you’re busy, leverage our AI IVR to redirect your calls to the right person, receive a call transcript and summary when your calls finish, and more.
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Frequently
Asked Questions
Where is the area code 980?
The 980 area code serves the greater Charlotte region in Southwest North Carolina. This includes major cities and surrounding communities like Gastonia and Salisbury.
What’s the timezone associated with the 980 area code?
The 980 area code is located in the Eastern Time zone. It observes Eastern Standard Time during the winter months and Eastern Daylight Time during the summer.
Do I need a physical address in Charlotte to purchase a phone number with a 980 prefix?
No, you do not need a physical storefront or office location in Charlotte or anywhere in North Carolina. Allo provides virtual 980 numbers that can be routed directly to your existing mobile device or computer from anywhere in the world.
Will people know where I’m actually calling from?
When you make outbound calls using your Allo service, the recipient caller ID will exclusively display your 980 number. Your actual physical location and personal device details remain completely private.


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