Get Your Virtual Whaling City Number
Only $2.95 per month *
Nestled in the rich maritime heritage of Massachusetts, New Bedford, with area code 774, boasts a vibrant community of over 95,000 residents.
Connect to this historic whaling city’s bustling economy and diverse cultures with a local phone number from FlyNumber.
Use it on any device or software to tap into New Bedford's local scene effortlessly.
Make and receive calls with your New Bedford phone number
FlyNumber SIP gives your New Bedford number its own credentials for any SIP calling app from the app stores — Zoiper, Groundwire, Linphone and more — or a desk phone.
- Incoming calls included in the number's monthly rate
- Outgoing calls billed per minute, with your New Bedford number as the caller ID
- Up to 5 devices — phone, desktop and desk phone ring together
- Voicemail built in
Let an AI voice agent answer your New Bedford calls
Set your New Bedford number to AI voice agent answers and a built-in agent picks up. It answers questions from what you tell it, takes messages and transfers callers to you.
The recorded greeting plays in English. Write the opening line and rules in English and the agent answers in English, switching to the caller's language if they speak another.
$0.10 per minute of AI conversation, billed per second. No monthly fee for the agent.
Features
- Experience Whaling Museum lectures on your device by routing incoming calls to any SIP address.
- Stay connected at the New Bedford Folk Festival by using your virtual number on any device or software.
- Handle seafood business calls with a local presence, forwarding your virtual number to your office using our call forwarding services.
- Set a local New Bedford number with a custom call menu for your gallery on AHA! Night using our cloud-based PBX phone system.
- Capture the vibe of the Working Waterfront Festival—route calls based on time with options available in our cloud phone system.
Use any device or software
Incoming SMS is forwarded to your email for a small per-segment fee. You can also send personal texts to numbers outside the US; texting US numbers is coming soon (A2P).
Any device can be used to make and receive calls with your FlyNumber.
Prefer to skip third-party providers? FlyNumber SIP gives you your own SIP credentials — register any SIP app or desk phone and make and receive calls with just your FlyNumber.
- Any SIP or VoIP app on iOS or Android
- Mac, PC, or Linux computer
- Desktop office phone
- Any regular phone number (to receive calls)
- 3rd party VoIP solutions
Call like a local, pay like a local
When making outgoing calls to a U.S. or Canada number the rate is .01 per min regardless of the FlyNumber you use to call out from.
If you plan on calling phone numbers outside of the US/Canada consider getting a FlyNumber in said country.
- Anytime you make outgoing calls with FlyNumber (via FlyNumber SIP or the optional phone system) there is a low per minute rate.
- You can make outgoing calls with FlyNumber SIP or from the optional phone system.
- More details on the phone system billing can be found in our docs.
FAQ’s
Can I get SMS on my New Bedford virtual phone number?
Yes, your New Bedford FlyNumber can receive SMS — incoming texts are forwarded to your email for a small per-segment fee. You can also send personal, person-to-person texts to numbers outside the US — though delivery depends on the receiving carrier accepting texts from US numbers. Texting US numbers is coming soon and will run as A2P, the registered route US carriers require. Full list of SMS enabled numbers here.
Can I use my New Bedford virtual number for 2FA or other verification services?
This really depends on the company/service sending the SMS to the FlyNumber; it's up to them to actually send the text. We can't guarantee 2FA or short code SMS will work. Texts from regular mobile phones should work fine though.
Can I use a FlyNumber to support my fishing business in New Jersey?
Absolutely! If you're in the bustling fishing industry of New Bedford, a FlyNumber can help you manage calls from suppliers and customers effectively. Use the call menu feature to direct calls appropriately—like pressing 1 for supply orders or 2 for customer service. Plus, with unlimited incoming minutes via VoIP, you won't have to worry about high call volumes during the busy fishing seasons.
How can I integrate my New Bedford art gallery's communication with international buyers using FlyNumber?
For your New Bedford art gallery, a FlyNumber is perfect for keeping in touch with art lovers and buyers around the world. Forward your FlyNumber to any mobile or landline worldwide, ensuring international clients can reach you easily. Plus, with the optional cloud phone system, you can even make outgoing calls with your virtual number showing as your caller-ID, presenting a professional image.
Is it possible to manage multiple tourism services in New Bedford with a single FlyNumber account?
Definitely! If you're juggling multiple tourism-related activities, such as whale watching tours and historical tours in New Bedford, you can manage multiple FlyNumbers under one account. This way, you can assign different numbers for each service and use the PBX system to route calls based on the time of day or caller preference, streamlining your operations effectively.
I run a seafood restaurant in New Jersey; how can FlyNumber help with my reservations and customer service?
FlyNumber can transform the way your seafood restaurant in New Bedford handles reservations and customer inquiries. Set up a call menu that lets customers press numbers to make a reservation, place takeout orders, or speak directly with your customer service. With call recordings saved to the cloud, you can also monitor and improve your customer interactions continually.
Can FlyNumber assist in managing seasonal call volume changes for my New Jersey beach resort business?
Certainly! New Bedford's beach resorts can experience fluctuating call volumes with seasonal tourist spikes. With FlyNumber, use the cloud phone system to route calls efficiently during busy periods, directing them to additional staff or a voicemail service during off-hours. This flexibility allows you to handle call overflow smoothly without compromising customer service.
How effective is FlyNumber for a practitioner offering telehealth services in New Jersey?
For telehealth services in New Bedford, particularly important in a community with diverse healthcare needs, FlyNumber provides a reliable communication solution. Utilize the cloud PBX features to route incoming calls to any SIP address, ensuring that patient calls are directed to the appropriate healthcare provider instantly. Also, maintain the privacy of your outgoing calls by using your FlyNumber as the outgoing caller-ID, keeping your personal number secure.
A genuine New Bedford US phone number
In the historical whaling hub of New Bedford, Massachusetts, you can harness the local presence with an area code 774 phone number, connecting you directly to this vibrant community.
When dialing, use the standard US format: 1 + 774 + local number, ensuring you're just a call away from tapping into the area's rich maritime heritage and booming seafood industry.
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Unlimited incoming
Answer over the internet and incoming calls are unlimited, included in the New Bedford number's monthly price.
Use FlyNumber SIP with any SIP app or desk phone, or forward to a SIP / VoIP address: your own PBX, a VoIP provider, or your own AI voice platform such as LiveKit or VAPI.
Forward to any regular phone number
For an additional low per min rate, you can forward the New Bedford FlyNumber calls to any regular phone number in the world.
The optional cloud phone system ($14.95 a month) can forward to several numbers at once or by time of day.
Use cases
Over the years we've seen our FlyNumbers used in a multitude of ways:
- Use the New Bedford number as a 2nd phone line/phone number
- Anonymize your personal mobile phone number
- Separate business and personal calls
- For your "Contact Us" page
- Give friends/family a local phone number to reach you on
- Use the New Bedford, US FlyNumber for applications or forms (both online and offline)
Local info you may want to know
New Bedford, known as "The Whaling City," has a diverse population of around 95,000 with a significant Portuguese community. The city’s economy historically pivoted around fishing and manufacturing, but healthcare and education sectors are gaining momentum.
Startup culture is budding here, fueled by lower costs and proximity to major hubs like Boston and Providence. The city also benefits from several Opportunity Zones, offering tax incentives for new investments.
Surprisingly, despite its small size, New Medicare has a high volume of maritime traffic, making it America's top fishing port by dollar value. Perfect for businesses tied to the seafood industry.
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*Monthly price for the number includes unlimited incoming minutes when you answer with FlyNumber SIP or VoIP. AI voice agent conversations are billed at $0.10 per minute.
Additional rates apply when you forward to a regular phone number or make outgoing calls (via FlyNumber SIP or the optional cloud phone system).