Area code 848
Get a 848 phone number
To get a 848 phone number, pick an available 848 number below and sign up for AvoCall. Your new number works for calls and texts on the phone you already own, over WiFi or data, from $5/month. No second SIM and no new device, which is why it is popular with expats, travelers, and anyone who wants a second number.
- Location
- Toms River, NJ, New Jersey
- Time zone
- Eastern (GMT -5)
About the 848 area code
Area code 848 is an important part of the telephone numbering plan in the United States, specifically in New Jersey. Geographic Coverage: Area code 848 serves the central and parts of northern New Jersey. It operates as an overlay for the existing area code 732. This means that it covers the same geographic region as 732, including towns and cities such as New Brunswick, Edison, Lakewood, and Toms River. Introduction as an Overlay Code: The area code 848 was introduced in 2001. This was in response to the growing demand for telephone numbers in the region. Overlay area codes allow for a greater number of telephone numbers in the same geographic area, facilitating continued growth and development without changing existing numbers. Dialing Changes: With the introduction of the 848 overlay, 10-digit dialing (area code + phone number) became mandatory in the overlay region. This means that for all calls within and between the 732 and 848 area codes, the full 10-digit number must be dialed. In conclusion, area code 848 plays a crucial role in New Jersey's telecommunication infrastructure, reflecting the region's expansion and the evolving needs for more telephone numbers. Its implementation as an overlay area code is a solution to the increasing demand for phone services in central and northern New Jersey.
Fun fact: Asbury Park’s Convention Hall, since 1928, is a 848 venue.
848 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 848 phone number?
- Pick an available 848 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Toms River, NJ number works for calls and texts on your existing phone, over WiFi or data, from $5/month. There is no second SIM and no new device.
- Where is the 848 area code?
- It serves Toms River, NJ and nearby cities in New Jersey, including New Brunswick, Perth Amboy.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 848 number?
- Yes. An AvoCall 848 number is a real US phone number that can send and receive calls and text messages, including one-time verification codes.