What is the Difference between Number Porting & Call Forwarding?

Number Porting – Local number portability (LNP)

Local Number Portability (LNP), also known as number portability and number porting, enables you to transfer / port the 212 telephone number purchased from us to your service provider.

Call Forwarding

Call forwarding of 212 numbers, or call diversion, is a feature of some telephone switching systems which redirects a telephone call to another destination, which may be, for example, a mobile telephone, voicemail box or another telephone number where the desired called party is available. Call forwarding typically can redirect incoming calls to any other domestic telephone number, but the owner of the forwarded line must pay any toll charges for forwarded calls.

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Porting a 212 area code phone number that is purchased from 212areacode.com to Google voice is one of the wisest things you can do, here are a few benefits you will receive when using Google Voice combined with a 212 number:

1. Google Voice is FREE ! (porting fee Is a onetime $20)
2. you will receive all the benefits of a 212 area code phone number without switching your current number
3. you can forward the calls to up to 5 different phone numbers
4. A 212 area code phone number gives you the presence you always wanted in Manhattan.

These are only a small part of what you can get with a 212 phone number on Google Voice, for more details on how to port or use a Google voice head here: How to Use a 212 Number While Maintaining Your Existing Phone Number

One of the most common questions we get here at 212areacode.com is whether you can port a 212 phone number to a cell phone.
The answer we always provide is a sure YES, a 212 number on a cell phone is made possible through “Local Number Portability (LNP)” which means that anyone can take their number with them when they change carriers.

More people are operating online businesses than ever. Not having a brick-and-mortar location doesn’t eliminate the need to be accessible to customers. If you run an online business, you may be left scratching your head about keeping in touch with customers by phone. After all, it’s not like you have an actual office or physical address for your business. Still, it’s important to have a dedicated number at which you can be reached, and a virtual number is an optimal solution.

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What is a Virtual Number?

A virtual number is a number that can be assigned to a variety of devices. When someone dials your virtual number, their call may be routed to a home phone, business phone, cell phone or computer. In other words, you eliminate the need to have several numbers, and you’ll always be available to answer calls.

Where to Get a Virtual Number

Several companies offer virtual numbers. Google Voice and RingCentral are two prime examples. Google Voice is free and easy to use, and RingCentral is very affordable. Regardless of the service you use, you will be offered a generic number. A much better option is to buy a 212 number instead.

Why Use a Virtual 212 Number?

By purchasing a 212 phone number and assigning it to your virtual phone service, you will show customers that you’re a legitimate business. Everyone knows that the 212 area code is the main area code for Manhattan, where some of the most prominent and profitable businesses in the world are located. At a glance, customers will get the impression that you’re operating out of the commercial and business capital of the world, even if you’re hundreds of miles away.

Get Your Virtual 212 Number Now

It’s easy to buy a 212 number and assign it to a virtual phone. Do it now to start enjoying the prestige of having such an exclusive business number right away.

Have you been thinking about buying a 212 area code phone number, but are holding back because you don’t necessarily want to give up your existing home, cell or office number?

It’s understandable to not want to pay for an additional phone number; after all, it often means having to pay for multiple lines of service. 212areacode.com is happy to announce, though, that there is a simple and affordable way around this issue. It’s offered by a revolutionary service called Line2.com, and it allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds: a 212 phone number and a low phone bill.

What are the Benefits of Line2.com?
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The day is finally here: We’re ready to announce the big winner of our 212 phone number sweepstakes! Before doing so, we’d like to express how amazed we have been by the entries. Zeroing in on a single winner was no easy feat. These responses were thoughtful, thought-provoking, intriguing and, at times, quite humorous. As a token of our appreciation for all of these excellent responses, we’re thrilled to give a 25% coupon off any business class number to everyone who participated (Please contact us through Faceebok for the coupon code).

The Big Winner

As amazing as all of the entries were, one really stood out. In his entry, Matthew Leslie perfectly encapsulated why we set out to make premium 212 numbers available in the first place. The dismissive attitude that Leslie and his team encountered from movie industry movers and shakers is all too common. In many industries, your company is virtually invisible if it can’t be reached through a 212 phone number. Despite being the third-largest city in the U.S., Chicago is, indeed, smack-dab in the middle of flyover country. As Matthew quickly learned, people just don’t have respect for the vast majority of area codes. Luckily, 212areacode.com is here to level the playing field.

With that being said, we are proud to award Matthew Leslie with an exclusive 212 area code number ending in two zeros. We’re confident that this prestigious number will put a quick end to the condescending and patronizing attitudes that Matthew’s encountered while growing, expanding and promoting Arx Axiom. Congratulations Matthew!

Honorable Mentions

As stated previously, choosing a single winner was far from easy. Excerpts from a few additional entries that especially stood out are highlighted below:

• “Rolling 212 means you are old school NYC. You’re established. You’ve been around awhile, and people don’t think you’re a fly by night operation.” – C. Brian Devinney
• “YOU MADE ME LOOK LIKE A REAL NEW YORKER with my 212 number:)” – Danny Soyboy
• “On top of it [a 212 phone number] would also help normalize my relationship with my wife and get her to want one too.” – Martin Luke
• “A call from a 212 gives out subliminal perception to the receiver of an established, reputed firm from Manhattan.” – Hitesh Girdhani
• “Only one thing can command the attention of a skeptical NYC public. The unbridled meta power of a 212 area code phone number. Show those 310 d-bags what’s what.” – Josh Hollywood

Thanks for entering our contest, its been amazing!

To run a successful and efficient business, it helps to have a dedicated fax line. After investing in a prestigious 212 number for your main business line, wouldn’t you like to buy another one to use as a fax line? That way, you’ll have a matching pair. After all, a fax number with a different area code sort of ruins the effect of having a 212 number. If you’re worried about the logistics of porting a 212 area code number as a fax line, don’t be. It’s actually pretty easy; you just need to use the right service.

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Porting a 212 Number to a Fax Line with RingCentral

The easiest service that’s currently available for porting 212 numbers to fax lines is offered by RingCentral. You can set everything up online, and the RingCentral fax service includes many useful features. Several different plans with different monthly fees are available

• Fax 500 – 500 free faxes per month for $7.99
• Fax 1000 – 1,000 free faxes per month for $12.99
• Fax 2500 – 2,500 free faxes per month for $49.99
• Fax ProUnlimited – Unlimited faxes per month and two fax numbers

Top Features of RingCentral Internet Fax Service

By signing up for one of these RingCentral fax plans, you’ll be able to port the 212 number that you have purchased and use it as a fax line with ease. There are many features, including:

• Send faxes from any application
• Receive faxes as emails
• Sign faxes electronically
• Receive faxes online
• Receive detailed fax logs

Your company’s image will be even better when you have a matching 212 fax number to go with your 212 telephone number. Rates are so low for these numbers and for the service that you should be able to afford it without any trouble. Buy your 212 number from 212AreaCode.com today!

Have you seen a 212 number that you like but aren’t ready to to sign up for full service yet? You can go ahead and order it right now and receive 100 minutes of call forwarding each month.

The trick to doing that is by parking the number, and 212areacode.com is happy to help. Through our easy service, you can snag a great 212 phone number and park it until you’re ready to use it full throttle. Whether you’re waiting to buy a new device or just want to have a backup number to use down the road, parking your 212 number is easy and convenient, simply enter the number you purchased below and subscribe to the Parking service for 90 days.

To park a 212 number, you just have to pay a small fee. Enter the number you purchased below and For just $12, you will be able to park your 212 phone number for 90 days and get 100 FREE call forwarding minutes.

Most people only need to park their 212 numbers for limited periods of time, but it’s nice to know that you have this kind of flexibility.

As you can see, all of your 212 number needs can be met at 212areacode.com. From finding the perfect 212 phone number to parking it for later use, we are ready and available to accommodate all of your needs. Get started right this minute by choosing the 212 number that’s right for you!

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At 212areacode.com, our clients tell us their success stories all the time. After all, a high-quality 212 phone number can enhance a company’s image and produce many other great benefits too. While accolades from existing customers are great, we’d love to hear about how you think a 212 phone number could benefit your own company. As an incentive, we are putting on an exciting new contest. Learn more about it below.

Up for grabs:

An exclusive 212 area code phone number ending in 00 (valued at $750). e.g. (212) XXX-1500

Contest Details:

To enter the contest, you don’t have to fill out a boring form or complete a survey. Instead, you just have to tell us why you want a 212 number for your business. Explain to us how you believe a 212 number would help your company’s image and overall success. You can be sarcastic, serious, sad or even funny but convince us that a 212 number would be a major benefit for your business!

Winning the Contest:

If you’d like to be the winner, put on your thinking cap and start typing! We look forward to reading all of your responses; good luck!

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