205 Area Code -Get a Local Phone Number in Birmingham, Alabama

Obtaining a 205 area code number for your business is simple with LinkedPhone. Just sign up on our platform, select "205" from the available area codes, and choose your preferred number. You can start using it right away on your existing devices, no extra equipment required.

Absolutely! LinkedPhone allows you to use your 205 area code number seamlessly across smartphones, tablets, laptops, and even office VoIP systems. This ensures you never miss an important call or message, no matter where you are or what device you're using.

Not at all! Our plans come with unlimited calling and texting within the US, so you can communicate freely with your customers and clients without worrying about extra charges or restrictions.

Yes, your personal phone number remains completely private when using your 205 business number through LinkedPhone. Caller ID will only display your business name and the 205 number, keeping your work and personal lives separate.

You can easily set your business hours in the LinkedPhone app, and any calls received outside of those times will be forwarded to your professional voicemail system. You can also choose to have after-hours calls routed to an operator or specific employee if needed.

Most certainly. We understand that you won't be able to pick up every call. A dedicated voicemail box for your 205 number ensures that business voicemail is separated from personal voicemail. Read and listen to business voicemail on the go in the mobile app or on the web. We'll even send a copy to you by email.

LinkedPhone can accommodate any business schedule so that your personal time is respected. Simply set your business hours in the app to let us know when to forward calls to your device. After-hours calls are automatically transferred to your business voicemail box. You also have the option of transferring calls to an after-hours operator or after-hours employee if your business requires it.

Our service enables multiple team members to access and manage calls and messages through a shared 205 area code number. This collaborative approach ensures that customer communications are handled promptly and efficiently, enhancing teamwork and customer satisfaction.

This feature is included in all plans. Call menu options empower callers to tap a number on the keypad to determine how the call should be handled. For example, if your business has certain team members who handle customer service requests, a caller can press ‘1’ to be connected to those team members. Call menu options can also play pre-recorded messages (e.g. hours and location), access your company directory, or your general voicemail box.

An auto-attendant essentially mimics the tasks of a live receptionist. For example, when your customers call your business number, LinkedPhone’s auto-attendant will greet them and provide a menu of call options. Your custom auto-attendant will handle calls based what your customer is calling about. There are a number of ways to handle an incoming call.

1. Route calls to customer support, sales, or to a specific person on your team. You can route your calls to any cell phone, home phone, or IP / SIP phone (the desk phone we see in most office environments) easily. Pssst, LinkedPhone has many clients who are entrepreneurs. They love LinkedPhone because they can set up various call menu options for 'Customer Service', 'Technical Support', etc. and have all those calls routed to themselves. The entrepreneur is able to leave a very polished and professional image while she builds her business! Here’s an example of a company greeting.

"Hello! Thank you for calling Jetsetter Realty. For Sales, press 1. For Technical Support, press 2. For Billing, press 3. For hours and location, press 4. To speak with our receptionist, press 0. Or, dial the extension of the person you wish to reach."

2. Play a recorded message For example, store hours, location, special events or promotions.
3. Send to voicemail. Access business voicemail on any device. LinkedPhone will also send you a copy by email. Everyone loves this because you can save, download, file, forward, and access them on the go without commingling them with your personal voicemail.
4. Access your company directory. LinkedPhone produces a company directory automatically based on the users who are linked to your business phone system.
5. Transfer to sub-menu. Menu options for, for example, a customer service department with its own set of menu options.

If you already have a business line but would like to upgrade to a modern business phone system, you can port your number to LinkedPhone, free of charge.

We encourage you to try LinkedPhone for free to ensure our service works well for your business. During your free trial, simply select a temporary phone number from our database to experience all of the modern benefits we offer. When you’re ready to port your number over, simply complete this short form to begin the porting process. The process typically requires a week to complete.

When your port request is complete, your temporary number will be replaced with your existing business number. All of your settings will remain intact. Please email us at [email protected] with any questions.

Yes, we offer a trial period for you to experience the benefits of a 205 area code phone number. During this time, you’ll have full access to our suite of professional business features, empowering you to evaluate how well our service fits with your business needs.

At LinkedPhone, we build, create, and work with purpose…just like you. We started LinkedPhone to empower entrepreneurs, small business owners, freelancers, or anyone with a business on the side with the smart tools they need to impress clients and to grow their business. LinkedPhone is built around the anytime, anywhere, BYOD work style. We have over a decade of experience building complex business phone systems for Fortune 500 companies, including Apple, IBM, Kaiser Permanente, and Express Scripts

LinkedPhone is a cloud-based virtual phone system designed for small business owners. LinkedPhone is different from traditional systems. Since our technology is cloud-based, your business phone number isn’t attached to a specific device. Instead, business calls are routed to any device you designate. LinkedPhone works with any mobile phone, office IP phone, landline or computer. We offer toll-free (800, 888, 877, 866, 855 or 844) and local business phone numbers across the U.S. and Canada.

LinkedPhone provides a full suite of business features for one simple price. These include business caller ID, text and MMS messaging, peer-to-peer messaging, voicemail, voicemail transcription (written version of your voicemail), business hours (devices ring only when you want them to), team contacts, customer contacts, customer notes, to-do list management, company directory, call queue management and professional call menu options.

Not at all. We take a customers-first approach in everything we do. Our customers are empowered with the freedom and flexibility to leave LinkedPhone at any time, no strings attached!