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Area code 551 is located in northeastern New Jersey and covers Jersey City, Union City, Bayonne, and Hoboken. It is an overlay for area code 201 and serves the same area.

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Having a 551 area code can also be helpful for businesses that have a virtual or remote workforce. By providing employees with a local phone number, it can help to create a sense of connection to the region and to customers in the area, which can be beneficial for building customer relationships and boosting the company's reputation.

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551 Area Code

Area code 551 is a North American telephone area code that serves northeastern New Jersey, covering cities such as Jersey City, Union City, Bayonne, and Hoboken. It was established in 2001 as an overlay to the existing area code 201, which had been serving the same region since 1947.

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Benefits of a Local Phone Number

There are several reasons why it can be beneficial for a business to have a local phone number.

Familiar and Easier to Remember

This can make it easier for customers to contact your business and may increase the likelihood that they will choose to do business with you. Local phone numbers may be more convenient for customers, as they may not incur long distance charges for calls within their area code. This can make it easier for customers to contact your business and may encourage them to do so more frequently.

Build Trust & Sense of Community

These types of numbers may be more trusted by customers, as they may perceive businesses with local numbers as being more established and reliable. They can help to build a sense of community and local presence for your business. This can be especially important for small businesses or those that rely on local customers.

No Long Distance Fees

Local phone numbers can make it easier for customers to reach businesses. They are also more convenient, as customers may not incur long distance charges for calls within their area code. This can make it easier for customers to contact your business and may encourage them to do so more frequently.

Improved Customer Experience

Localized numbers can be used to route calls to the most appropriate location. For example, a business with multiple locations can use local phone numbers to route calls to the nearest location. This can help improve the customer experience and increase the likelihood of making a sale.

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Some cities covered by area code 551 are Bayonne, Bergenfield, Cliffside Park, Englewood, Fair Lawn, Fort Lee, Hackensack, Hoboken, Jersey City, Kearny, North Bergen, Paramus, Ridgewood, Teaneck, Union City, West New York

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The 551 area code is from New Jersey, USA (NJ).

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