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Skip the costly office lease and instantly plant your flag in Houma with a local 985 number. Allo empowers your business with a 24/7 AI receptionist, automated call summaries, and deep CRM integration.
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Cultivate genuine trust
Doing business in southern Louisiana means leaning into community roots and authentic connections.
When locals see a 985 caller ID ringing through, they know they are talking to a neighbor rather than an out-of-state telemarketer. Whether you are targeting customers near Lake Pontchartrain or reaching out to Hammond-based vendors, that familiar three-digit prefix breaks down barriers instantly.
Build a regional presence
You do not need a physical storefront in Slidell or Houma to capture the lucrative market surrounding New Orleans.
A dedicated 985 number lets you project a permanent, reliable presence right in the heart of Cajun Country. This digital foothold allows you to scale your local marketing efforts effortlessly while completely sidestepping the steep costs of traditional commercial real estate.
Scale with smart AI power
Modernizing your communication strategy is the secret to thriving in a competitive Gulf Coast economy.
Allo pairs your local 985 digits with next-generation tools like a highly intuitive AI receptionist that catches every after-hours lead. By automatically generating call summaries and syncing directly to your existing CRM, your team can focus on closing deals instead of untangling administrative bottlenecks.
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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Communicate without limits
Your phone number comes with unlimited calls and text messages to US numbers.
Stop spam
Your phone number comes with unlimited calls and text messages to US numbers.
Know who’s calling
Your phone number comes with unlimited calls and text messages to US numbers.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Where is the area code 985?
The 985 area code covers southeastern Louisiana, specifically the regions surrounding New Orleans. This includes the Northshore communities like Slidell and Hammond, as well as the Bayou region covering Houma, Thibodaux, and Morgan City.
What’s the timezone associated with the 985 area code?
The 985 area code is located entirely within the Central Time Zone (CT).
Do I need a physical address in Houma or Slidell to purchase a phone number with a 985 prefix?
No physical address is required. With Allo, you can instantly activate a 985 phone number from anywhere in the world, giving you a virtual footprint in southern Louisiana without signing a commercial lease.
Will people know where I’m actually calling from?
No, your physical location remains completely private. When you make outbound calls using the Allo app, your clients will only see your professional 985 number on their caller ID.