248 Area Code: How To Get an Oakland County Area Code | Burner
248 Area Code: How To Get an Oakland County Area Code
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Elizabeth Thorn
About Oakland County
Oakland County was founded in 1819 and has been steadily growing ever since. The 62 cities, townships, and villages that form Oakland County now have a combined population of more than 1.2 million people.
It’s hard to separate the history of Oakland County from nearby Detroit as the two are closely linked. The 1950s saw Detroit becoming one of the richest areas in the United States. As a suburb of Detroit, Oakland County reaped the benefits and was the fourth richest county in the U.S. for a time.
Oakland County might not be as well off in modern times, but it’s still doing very well. The corporate headquarters of General Motors, Chrysler, Dodge, Penske, Plymouth, and Hungry Howe’s Pizza are all in Oakland County. It’s easy to see why Oakland County boasts the highest personal income per capita of any county in Michigan.
What Region Does Area Code 248 Service?
The 248 area code is located in the western parts of central Michigan with Detroit to the south and Flint to the north. There are two counties (Oakland and Livingston) that use the 248 area code and 41 cities including:
- Troy
- Farmington Hills
- Southfield
- Rochester Hills
- Pontiac
- Royal Oak
- Novi
- Milford
- Northville
- Oak Park
The region was originally serviced by the 810 area code. It wasn’t until May 10, 1997, that the 248 area code was first put into service. In 2002, the 947 area code was created as a potential overlay for 248.
How Do You Get a 248 Area Code?
Download Burner: The Burner app will provide you with a second phone number that has an area code of your choosing. All you have to do is download it, type in 248, and create an account. It’s literally just that simple.
Talk With Your Phone Service Provider: There are tons of reasons that people change their phone numbers and area codes. As a result, the process is a pretty simple and straightforward one. Simply call up your phone service provider and request a new number with a 248 area code.
Buy a Phone in Oakland County: Area codes are assigned based on where the phone is purchased and where it’s set up. Traveling to Oakland County, buying a phone, and setting it up there can get you a 248 area code.
Why Is It a Good Idea To Have a Burner Number?
Privacy Protection: The main benefit of having a Burner number is the additional privacy protection. The Burner app will keep you one step ahead of telemarketers and spammers. You can "burn" the number and get a new one without exposing your personal information.
Work-Life Balance: The Burner app provides the Do Not Disturb feature that allows users to take back their personal time from work-related calls and messages.
Add More Lines: You can create as many numbers with different area codes as needed, sidestepping the hassle of carrying multiple phones.
What To Do Next
There are several different ways for you to get a 248 area code, but the best option is using the Burner app. Visit Burner today and see why it’s the best option for you. You’ll be able to download the app, start your free trial, and experience all the benefits firsthand.
Sources:
- Oakland County Saw Michigan's Largest Personal Income in 2019 Detroit Free Press
- How to Make Your Phone a Different Area Code Techwalla
- 248 Area Code All Area Codes
- Moving Without Changing Your Cellphone Number Pew Research Center
- Oakland County, Michigan Population 2022 World Population Review
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