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Area Code 978

Massachusetts · Eastern time · now 4:58 PM

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Area code 978 is a real Massachusetts area code

Calls from 978 normally come from Massachusetts — 70 cities across 5 counties, in the Eastern time zone. Our archive holds 3,146 caller reports on 692 numbers in this area code.

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MAstate
70cities served
33carriers
4:58 PMlocal time

Where is area code 978?

Area code 978 serves Massachusetts, covering Lowell, Lawrence, North Billerica, Concord, Fitchburg. In total our directory records 800 phone prefixes in this area code, spread across 70 cities and 5 counties.

The area code sits in the Eastern time zone (UTC-05:00), where the local time is now approximately 4:58 PM. The oldest prefix on record here entered service on 1997-10-11, and the newest on 2015-08-12.

Of the prefixes with a known line type, 20% are wireless and 80% landline — 147 mobile against 601 fixed-line prefixes.

Area code 978 on the map

Massachusetts is highlighted below. Schematic map — each square is one state or territory.

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Line types in this area code

Landline prefixes601 · 80%
Wireless prefixes147 · 20%
Time zoneEastern
UTC offset-05:00
In service since1997
Counties covered5

Carriers operating in area code 978

Telephone companies holding prefixes in this area code, ranked by how many they operate.

CarrierLine typePrefixes
Verizon New England Inc.Landline211
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon WirelessWireless43
Ctc Communications Corp.Landline37
Xo Massachusetts, Inc.Landline36
Sprint Spectrum L.p.Wireless35
Level 3 Communications, LlcLandline35
Teleport Communications America, LlcLandline35
Verizon New England Inc.Wireless30
Broadwing Communications, LlcLandline26
Comcast Phone Of Massachusetts, Inc.Landline22
Mci Worldcom Communications, Inc.Landline21
New Cingular Wireless Pcs, LlcWireless21
Paetec Communications, Inc.- MaLandline20
Global Crossing Local Services, Inc.-MaLandline19
Conversent Communications Of Massachusetts, LlcLandline18

Cities in area code 978

Places served by this area code, with the number of prefixes assigned to each.

Lowell78 prefixes · MiddlesexLawrence73 prefixes · EssexNorth Billerica36 prefixes · MiddlesexConcord27 prefixes · MiddlesexFitchburg25 prefixes · WorcesterAndover24 prefixes · EssexHaverhill24 prefixes · EssexDanvers24 prefixes · EssexBeverly22 prefixes · EssexWilmington20 prefixes · MiddlesexSalem19 prefixes · EssexPeabody18 prefixes · EssexNewbury18 prefixes · EssexBoxborough17 prefixes · MiddlesexLeominster17 prefixes · WorcesterLittleton16 prefixes · MiddlesexWestford15 prefixes · MiddlesexGloucester14 prefixes · EssexBoston12 prefixes · SuffolkMaynard12 prefixes · MiddlesexSudbury12 prefixes · MiddlesexGardner10 prefixes · WorcesterHudson10 prefixes · MiddlesexCambridge9 prefixes · MiddlesexAyer9 prefixes · MiddlesexSouthborough8 prefixes · WorcesterTopsfield8 prefixes · EssexNorth Reading8 prefixes · MiddlesexGroton8 prefixes · MiddlesexIpswich8 prefixes · EssexAthol8 prefixes · WorcesterWest Townsend7 prefixes · MiddlesexAmesbury7 prefixes · EssexWest Newbury7 prefixes · EssexClinton6 prefixes · WorcesterSouth Hamilton6 prefixes · EssexTyngsboro6 prefixes · MiddlesexTempleton5 prefixes · WorcesterPetersham5 prefixes · WorcesterBolton5 prefixes · Worcester

Caller reports for area code 978

Aggregated from 3,146 reports covering 692 distinct numbers in this area code (2015–2017 archive).

Reported call types

Unknown1,542Telemarketer960Debt Collector107Prank Caller37Prank Call31Event Reminder28Political Call25SMS25

Most reported numbers

978-367-272541 reports978-570-223240 reports978-570-226639 reports978-570-226238 reports978-883-998838 reports978-570-224138 reports978-570-223338 reports978-570-229638 reports

Who callers said they were

Names people entered when reporting a call from this area code.

Express Scripts ×47Multicredit ×31Caller ID is ASSOC ×30car warranty co. ×28a$$holes ×24Automated Spanish &quot-Lottery&quot- ×21Comcast ×19? ×15DISCOUNTED SERVICES ×12Cust Service ×11IRS ×10Unknown ×9

Report activity by year

20151,457 · 86%
20161,689 · 100%

Numbers reported in area code 978

Each number below was reported by someone who received a call from it. “Reported as” is the name the caller gave or that the recipient recognised — what people wrote down, not verified ownership.

NumberReportsCall typeReported asLast report
978-367-272541Fax Machine, Telemarketer, UnknownBiscom.com / Chelmsford MA / CHELMSFORD, MA / free goverment phone scam2016-05-01
978-570-223240Prank Caller, Telemarketer, UnknownSGS/SG Sales2016-05-01
978-570-226639Telemarketer, UnknownNXT Sales2016-04-29
978-570-226238Telemarketer, Unknowna$$holes / Brainless People / car warranty scam / Extended Auto War2016-04-28
978-883-998838Telemarketer, UnknownAutomated Spanish &quot-Lottery&quot- / Interest Rate Company / Missed the call2016-04-28
978-570-224138Telemarketer, UnknownTFZ LLC2016-04-23
978-570-223338Debt Collector, Telemarketer, Unknown—2016-04-26
978-570-229638Telemarketer, UnknownCust Service / Mikes carpet cleaners2016-04-24
978-848-500138Telemarketer, Unknown?? / Comast sales Dept / Comcast / Comcast - telephone2016-05-01
978-570-221037Telemarketer, UnknownUnknow Debt2016-04-28
978-570-225136Telemarketer, Unknowncar warranty co. / Visa/Mastercard2016-04-30
978-570-227236Debt Collector, Telemarketer, Unknowncard services (it said) / card services- Pamela / Cardmember services2016-04-15
978-570-230436Debt Collector, Telemarketer, UnknownMark with Credit Refinance / MORGAN DREXEN / Multicredit2016-04-25
978-570-232836Telemarketer, UnknownHealth Insurance2016-05-02
978-570-235736Debt Collector, Telemarketer, UnknownKEYLINC2016-04-28
978-570-232535Debt Collector, Telemarketer, UnknownCaller ID is ASSOC / Caller ID is TN Removal / Car warrenty / HEALTHCAREGLOBE2016-04-28
978-445-442234Political Call, Telemarketer, UnknownY Max Communications2016-04-23
978-570-233934Telemarketer, Unknown&quot-Heather&quot- / Credit card services / Credit Services2016-04-20
978-409-521033Telemarketer, Unknowncar warranty2016-04-15
978-957-446433Telemarketer, UnknownVERIZON TERRORISTS2016-04-26
978-570-227133Telemarketer, UnknownConsumer Seek / ZMCMA LLC2016-04-15
978-570-224533Debt Collector, Telemarketer, UnknownAmerica Warranty / Warranty Service Center / Warranty Service Center, Chicago2016-04-24
978-570-238132Telemarketer, UnknownAutomated Caller / Joseph2016-04-21
978-570-226732Telemarketer, Unknown—2016-04-27
978-364-424731Telemarketer, Unknown?? / No company listed just Lowell Ma listed on caller ID2016-04-24
978-570-235629Telemarketer, Unknownphishing scam/ telemarketers2016-05-01
978-254-204827Telemarketer, Unknownjoe drory2016-03-13
978-570-235124UnknownInformation Sec2016-04-27
978-570-230923Political Call, Telemarketer, UnknownService Message2016-04-22
978-767-423323Telemarketer, UnknownTurnkey Solutions2016-04-28
978-570-239122Telemarketer, UnknownDish Net2016-04-20
978-686-225522Debt Collector, UnknownCollecting SCUM / Eric / Eric Zurich Attorneys / Zwicker2016-04-25
978-570-230821Debt Collector, Telemarketer, Unknowncons alrt2016-04-22
978-414-414920Telemarketer, Unknown—2016-04-18
978-570-209719Telemarketer, Unknown—2016-04-06
978-570-229819Telemarketer, UnknownD G Tec2016-04-28
978-570-236919Telemarketer, Unknown—2016-04-29
978-570-244719Telemarketer, UnknownHome Security Group2016-05-02
978-570-231016Political Call, Telemarketer, Unknown3 mos free HBO2016-04-03
978-867-785616Prank Caller, Telemarketer, Unknown—2016-04-30
978-237-950816Debt Collector, Telemarketer, UnknownCard Services / Credit Card Company / Credit Card Services / Not shown2016-04-30
978-570-244616Telemarketer, Unknownhome secutity2016-05-01
978-570-235016Telemarketer, UnknownBIZ2BIZ / Cred Co / DISCOUNTED SERVICES / Free google listing2016-05-02
978-485-053015Debt Collector, Telemarketer, Unknown???? / customer service / DropKickTheFootball / Holiday special2016-05-01
978-969-424015Telemarketer, Unknownclaims solar company / CTS communications for the solar co / solar / Solar company2016-02-27
978-965-469915Debt CollectorForgan law / Forghany Law / Forghany Law PC / Forghany Law, Lawrence, MA2016-04-27
978-570-236615Debt Collector, Prank Caller, Telemarketer, Unknown—2016-04-27
978-236-757215UnknownDirect Scripts / Express Scripts2016-04-23
978-252-117714Telemarketer, Unknown—2016-04-03
978-570-238714Telemarketer, Unknown—2016-04-14
978-291-844514Prank Caller, SMS, Unknownchoice one / Choice One Commication / wind mobile2016-04-20
978-570-235813Telemarketer, Unknown—2016-04-10
978-570-208913Telemarketer, UnknownMag Discount2016-04-23
978-219-233013Unknown—2016-04-24
978-775-639313Debt Collector, Survey, TelemarketerClaimed to be from Express Scripts / Express Scripts / Express Scripts/CVS / no clue2016-04-20
978-439-923012Fax Machine, Telemarketer? / Biscom / Massachuettes. / Patni2016-04-24
978-570-207512Telemarketer, Unknown—2016-05-02
978-522-426912Debt Collector, Prank Call, TelemarketerClaimed to be US Treasury / no idea / Not available / Scam-US Government2016-04-15
978-570-244512Prank Caller, Telemarketer, UnknownAchieve2016-04-20
978-284-149512Debt Collector, Telemarketer, UnknownBridgette / Cardholder Services / carmen card services / Massachusetts2016-04-11

Showing the 60 most-reported of 692 numbers on record for this area code.

Businesses with 978 numbers

Our business records list 73,883 companies reachable on a 978 number, across 609 cities and 5,091 lines of business. If an unexpected call came from this area code, it may well be one of them.

What they do

Single-family Housing Construction 1,424Business Consulting, Nec 1,217Business Services, Nec 1,155Beauty Shops 1,034Real Estate Brokers And Agents 995Services, Nec 922General Practice Attorney, Lawyer 838General Automotive Repair Shops 765Legal Services 729Nonclassifiable Establishments 673Offices And Clinics Of Medical Doctors 649Design Services 600Painting And Paper Hanging 578Child Day Care Services 563Eating Places 555

Larger organisations on 978 numbers

Headcount and founding year are as recorded in the business register, and a business may hold a number outside the state it operates in.

BusinessPhoneCityIndustryStaffFounded
Internal Revenue Service978-474-5515AndoverGovernment - Taxation Department, Government3,500—
Umass Memorial Health Care978-368-3000ClintonClinic, Operated By Physicians3,376—
Agilent Technologies, Inc.978-794-3664AndoverInstruments To Measure Electricity3,275—
Lowell, City of (inc)978-970-4032LowellGovernment - City And Town Managers' Office3,000—
C.A. Courtesy Demos, Inc.978-296-2600North AndoverDemonstration Service3,0001986
Cleaning Service Group, Inc.978-750-8900DanversBuilding Maintenance Services, Nec3,0001992
Northeast Hospital Corporation978-922-3000BeverlyHospital, Ama Approved Residency2,2281893
LSB Corporation978-725-7500North AndoverState Commercial Banks2,0152010
Lowell, City of (inc)978-970-4161LowellGovernment - Personnel Agency, Government2,000—
Northeast Health Systems Inc.978-922-3000BeverlyHospital Management2,0001994
Hewlett-Packard Company978-474-2000AndoverGeneral Warehousing And Storage2,000—
Lowell, City of (inc)978-970-4200LowellGovernment - Finance, Taxation, And Monetary Policy, Local Government1,9931826
Lawrence General Hospital978-683-4000LawrenceGeneral Medical And Surgical Hospitals1,4051875
Panera Bread978-534-8855LeominsterRetail - Restaurant, Family: Independent1,3991993
North American Family Institute, Inc.978-538-0286PeabodyChild Related Social Services1,3561986
Tru Corporation978-532-0775PeabodyManufacturing - Connectors And Terminals For Electrical Devices1,2702014
Lockheed Martin Corporation978-256-4113ChelmsfordSearch And Navigation Equipment1,261—
Saints Medical Center, Inc.978-458-1411LowellSkilled Nursing Care Facilities1,2001930
The City of Beverly978-922-2500BeverlyGovernment - City Council1,2001668
Emerson Hospital978-369-1400ConcordGeneral Medical And Surgical Hospitals1,2001924
City of Haverhill978-374-3400HaverhillElementary And Secondary Schools1,200—
Massachusetts Dept of Mental Retardation978-774-5000HathorneGovernment - Mental Health Agency Administration, Government1,200—
City of Haverhill978-374-3400HaverhillElementary And Secondary Schools1,200—
Axygen Bioscience, Inc.978-442-2200TewksburyManufacturing - Injection Molding Of Plastics1,2002009
Zoll Medical Corporation978-421-9100ChelmsfordManufacturing - Defibrillator1,1802012
Holy Caritas Family Hospital Inc978-687-0156MethuenGeneral Medical And Surgical Hospitals1,1801984
SEROLOGICALS CORPORATION978-715-4321BillericaBiological Products, Except Diagnostic1,1442006
Future Electronics Corp.978-779-6900BoltonWholesale - Electronic Parts1,1001972
Entegris, Inc.978-436-6500BillericaManufacturing - Plastics Processing1,0502005
Massachusetts Dept of Mental Health978-851-7321TewksburyMental Hospital, Except For The Mentally Retarded1,030—
Main Central Railroad Inc978-663-1041North BillericaRailroad Ferries1,0001981
The L S Starrett Company978-249-3551AtholManufacturing - Precision Measuring Tools1,0001880
Analogic Corporation978-326-4000PeabodyInstruments To Measure Electricity1,0001967
City of Haverhill978-374-3400HaverhillGovernment - Administration Of Educational Programs, Local Government1,000—
Nypro Inc.978-365-8100ClintonManufacturing - Injection Molding Of Plastics1,0002013
Bridgewell Inc978-459-3387LowellIndividual And Family Services989—
Osram Sylvania Inc978-570-3000WilmingtonCommercial Lighting Fixtures9502013
Anna Jaques Hospital978-463-1000NewburyportGeneral Medical And Surgical Hospitals9501884
Intel Massachusetts, Inc978-553-4000HudsonManufacturing - Integrated Circuits, Semiconductor Networks, Etc.9001997
Polartec, LLC978-685-6341LawrenceManufacturing - Broadwoven Fabrics: Linen, Jute, Hemp, And Ramie9002007

Where they are

Lowell 3,968Peabody 3,001Lawrence 2,812Haverhill 2,755Beverly 2,650Salem 2,592Leominster 2,421Andover 2,167Danvers 2,153Methuen 2,086Gloucester 1,946Fitchburg 1,926North Andover 1,886Chelmsford 1,777Newburyport 1,775Concord 1,674Tewksbury 1,637Acton 1,557Wilmington 1,431Billerica 1,388

Directory listings in area code 978

9 listings from the YPState archive use this area code.

Nikitas IreneClinton, Massachusetts978-365-6745Nikitas IreneClinton, Massachusetts978-365-6745Owen MClinton, Massachusetts978-368-8713Parker E CClinton, Massachusetts978-368-1518Parkinson RClinton, Massachusetts978-365-4543Renaud GilleClinton, Massachusetts978-368-0571Rumphrey BurtonClinton, Massachusetts978-368-0354Sequin MarieClinton, Massachusetts978-368-3004Shusta MichaelClinton, Massachusetts978-365-7157

ZIP codes in area code 978

Postal codes recorded against prefixes in this area code.

01005013310135501364013660136801378014200143001431014320144001450014510145201453014600146201463014640146801469014730147401475015030151001541015640160801609016550170101702017180171901720017400174201749017520175401772017760180101810018210183001832018330183501840018410184301850018510185201854018600186201864018790188601887019040191301915019230192901930019380194401950019510196001966019690197001982019830198502110021110211602127021330213902141021420216302199022100228302284024510245202453

Phone prefixes in area code 978

Each prefix (the first three digits after the area code) is assigned to a carrier and a service area. Showing the first 200 of 800.

PrefixCityCountyCarrierTypeIn service
978-200—————
978-201BoxboroughMiddlesexSprint Spectrum L.p.Wireless2003-02-09
978-202ConcordMiddlesexMcimetro Access Transmission Services LlcLandline1997-10-11
978-203WilmingtonMiddlesexCtc Communications Corp.Landline2001-03-03
978-204LawrenceEssexNew Cingular Wireless Pcs, LlcWireless1999-02-27
978-205WilmingtonMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Wireless1998-05-18
978-206ActonMiddlesexMci Worldcom Communications, Inc.Landline1999-10-13
978-207LowellMiddlesexComcast Phone Of Massachusetts, Inc.Landline1998-08-14
978-208LawrenceEssexComcast Phone Of Massachusetts, Inc.Landline2001-03-19
978-209SudburyMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Wireless1997-10-11
978-210PeabodyEssexSprint Spectrum L.p.Wireless2002-07-30
978-211—————
978-212WorcesterWorcesterCtc Communications Corp.Landline2001-03-19
978-213TopsfieldEssexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1998-08-14
978-214WilmingtonMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Wireless1999-05-10
978-215North BillericaMiddlesexPaetec Communications, Inc.- MaLandline1999-07-22
978-216BoltonWorcesterBandwidth.com Clec, LlcLandline2001-10-31
978-217SudburyMiddlesexNep, LlcWireless2003-09-29
978-218SouthboroughWorcesterTeleport Communications America, LlcLandline1997-10-11
978-219SalemEssexBroadwing Communications, LlcLandline2001-02-20
978-220—————
978-221LowellMiddlesexMci Worldcom Communications, Inc.Wireless2011-09-08
978-222CambridgeMiddlesexXo Massachusetts, Inc.Landline2000-10-31
978-223DanversEssexPaetec Communications, Inc.- MaLandline2000-08-20
978-224SalemEssexMci Worldcom Communications, Inc.Landline1998-08-14
978-225NewburyEssexCtc Communications Corp.Landline2001-01-16
978-226TyngsboroMiddlesexTeleport Communications America, LlcLandline1999-05-10
978-227LeominsterWorcesterTeleport Communications America, LlcLandline1998-11-20
978-228HaverhillEssexOmnipoint Miami E License, LlcWireless2008-09-12
978-229BostonSuffolkBroadwing Communications, LlcLandline1999-07-22
978-230LeominsterWorcesterRcn Telecom Services, Inc.Landline1998-11-20
978-231GloucesterEssexXo Massachusetts, Inc.Landline1998-08-14
978-232BeverlyEssexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-233South HamiltonEssexBroadwing Communications, LlcLandline1999-07-22
978-234GeorgetownEssexBroadwing Communications, LlcLandline1999-07-22
978-235FitchburgWorcesterOmnipoint Miami E License, LlcWireless2000-06-13
978-236BeverlyEssexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1999-05-10
978-237LawrenceEssexLevel 3 Communications, LlcLandline1999-10-13
978-238IpswichEssexSprint Spectrum L.p.Landline2000-08-20
978-239PeabodyEssexNew Cingular Wireless Pcs, LlcWireless2000-08-20
978-240HudsonMiddlesexNorfolk County Internet, Inc.Landline2000-08-20
978-241HaverhillEssexTeleport Communications America, LlcLandline1997-10-11
978-242LawrenceEssexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1998-05-18
978-243MaynardMiddlesexCtc Communications Corp.Landline2000-10-31
978-244LowellMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-245ConcordMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Wireless1997-10-11
978-246MaynardMiddlesexXo Massachusetts, Inc.Landline1998-08-14
978-247AndoverEssexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1999-02-27
978-248AtholWorcesterVerizon New England Inc.Landline1999-02-27
978-249AtholWorcesterVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-250LowellMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-251LowellMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-252AshburnhamWorcesterLevel 3 Communications, LlcLandline1999-07-22
978-253BostonSuffolkPaetec Communications, Inc.- MaLandline2001-05-03
978-254ConcordMiddlesexMci Worldcom Communications, Inc.Landline2000-01-14
978-255NewburyEssexComcast Phone Of Massachusetts, Inc.Landline1998-08-14
978-256LowellMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-257BarreWorcesterCellco Partnership Dba Verizon WirelessWireless2002-10-21
978-258LowellMiddlesexComcast Phone Of Massachusetts, Inc.Landline1998-08-14
978-259LowellMiddlesexAllegiance Telecom, Inc.Landline2000-10-31
978-260—————
978-261FraminghamMiddlesexAt&t LocalLandline2001-01-08
978-262North BillericaMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-263BoxboroughMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-264BoxboroughMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-265LowellMiddlesexSprint Spectrum L.p.Wireless1997-10-11
978-266BoxboroughMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-267WilmingtonMiddlesexRcn Telecom Services, Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-268BoxboroughMiddlesexPaetec Communications, Inc.- MaLandline2000-10-31
978-269AndoverEssexChoice One CommunicationsLandline2001-03-03
978-270NewburyEssexCellco Partnership Dba Verizon WirelessWireless2002-03-08
978-271—————
978-272GrotonMiddlesexLocal Access LlcLandline2000-06-13
978-273LawrenceEssexCellco Partnership Dba Verizon WirelessWireless2001-02-05
978-274SouthboroughWorcesterBroadwing Communications, LlcLandline1999-05-10
978-275LowellMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-276North ReadingMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-277TempletonWorcesterBroadwing Communications, LlcLandline1999-07-22
978-278PeabodyEssexAllegiance Telecom, Inc.Landline2000-06-13
978-279BeverlyEssexBroadview Networks, Inc.Landline2001-03-03
978-280ConcordMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Wireless1997-10-11
978-281GloucesterEssexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-282GloucesterEssexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-283GloucesterEssexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-284WilmingtonMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Landline2000-01-14
978-285PetershamWorcesterXo Massachusetts, Inc.Landline1998-08-14
978-286SterlingWorcesterBroadwing Communications, LlcLandline2001-10-31
978-287ConcordMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-288————1999-05-10
978-289AndoverEssexCtc Communications Corp.Landline2001-02-20
978-290GloucesterEssexCellco Partnership Dba Verizon WirelessWireless2002-02-13
978-291LawrenceEssexChoice One CommunicationsLandline2001-06-30
978-292LawrenceEssexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-293HudsonMiddlesexRcn Telecom Services, Inc.Landline2000-01-14
978-294North BillericaMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-295SudburyMiddlesexBandwidth.com Clec, LlcLandline1999-10-13
978-296AndoverEssexPaetec Communications, Inc.- MaLandline1999-07-22
978-297WinchendonWorcesterVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-298LittletonMiddlesexMci Worldcom Communications, Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-299BeverlyEssexXo Massachusetts, Inc.Landline2001-03-03
978-300West TownsendMiddlesexPeerless Network Of Massachusetts, LlcLandline2001-06-30
978-301PetershamWorcesterBroadwing Communications, LlcLandline1999-07-22
978-302GrotonMiddlesexCellco Partnership Dba Verizon WirelessWireless2001-05-10
978-303WestfordMiddlesexGlobal Crossing Local Services, Inc.-MaLandline2001-06-30
978-304DanversEssexComcast Phone Of Massachusetts, Inc.Landline1998-08-14
978-305LawrenceEssexSprint Spectrum L.p.Wireless2002-01-17
978-306SalemEssexConversent Communications Of Massachusetts, LlcLandline1999-05-10
978-307SudburyMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Wireless1997-10-11
978-308West NewburyEssexConversent Communications Of Massachusetts, LlcLandline1999-05-10
978-309RockportEssexCtc Communications Corp.Landline2003-12-08
978-310HudsonMiddlesexTeleport Communications America, LlcLandline1997-10-11
978-311—————
978-312IpswichEssexComcast Phone Of Massachusetts, Inc.Landline1999-05-10
978-313North BillericaMiddlesexTeleport Communications America, LlcLandline1998-01-25
978-314LawrenceEssexCellco Partnership Dba Verizon WirelessWireless1999-07-22
978-315WilmingtonMiddlesexPeerless Network Of Massachusetts, LlcLandline2000-01-14
978-316ConcordMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Wireless1997-10-11
978-317PeabodyEssexNew Cingular Wireless Pcs, LlcWireless2001-02-22
978-318ConcordMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1998-01-25
978-319LowellMiddlesexLevel 3 Communications, LlcLandline1997-10-11
978-320WestfordMiddlesexSprint Spectrum L.p.Wireless2011-10-19
978-321WinchendonWorcesterPeerless Network Of Massachusetts, LlcLandline2013-10-03
978-322LowellMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-323LowellMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-324WarwickFranklinNorfolk County Internet, Inc.Landline2000-08-20
978-325GloucesterEssexRcn Telecom Services, Inc.Landline1998-11-20
978-326PeabodyEssexTeleport Communications America, LlcLandline1997-10-11
978-327LawrenceEssexConversent Communications Of Massachusetts, LlcLandline1999-07-22
978-328LowellMiddlesexTeleport Communications America, LlcLandline1998-11-20
978-329LawrenceEssexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1998-01-25
978-330North BillericaMiddlesexBroadwing Communications, LlcLandline2001-03-03
978-331SouthboroughWorcesterLevel 3 Communications, LlcLandline1997-10-11
978-332LawrenceEssexFreedom Ring Communications, LlcLandline2004-03-12
978-333HudsonMiddlesexSprint Spectrum L.p.Wireless2003-02-09
978-334GardnerWorcesterXo Massachusetts, Inc.Landline1998-08-14
978-335DanversEssexOmnipoint Miami E License, LlcWireless2000-06-13
978-336SalemEssexXo Massachusetts, Inc.Landline1998-08-14
978-337LowellMiddlesexCellco Partnership Dba Verizon WirelessWireless1998-11-20
978-338BeverlyEssexMci Worldcom Communications, Inc.Landline2000-10-31
978-339LittletonMiddlesexXo Massachusetts, Inc.Landline2000-08-20
978-340FitchburgWorcesterVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-341ConcordMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1999-05-10
978-342FitchburgWorcesterVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-343FitchburgWorcesterVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-344MaynardMiddlesexPaetec Communications, Inc.- MaLandline2001-01-08
978-345FitchburgWorcesterVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-346MerrimacEssexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-347South HamiltonEssexMci Worldcom Communications, Inc.Landline2001-10-31
978-348FitchburgWorcesterVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-349LowellMiddlesexBroadview Networks, Inc.Landline2000-01-14
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978-351—————
978-352GeorgetownEssexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-353FitchburgWorcesterVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-354SalemEssexVerizon New England Inc.Landline2000-01-14
978-355BarreWorcesterVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-356IpswichEssexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-357North ReadingMiddlesexMci Worldcom Communications, Inc.Landline1998-08-14
978-358NewburyEssexTeleport Communications America, LlcLandline1999-02-27
978-359TopsfieldEssexXo Massachusetts, Inc.Landline1998-08-14
978-360HaverhillEssexSprint Spectrum L.p.Wireless2001-05-01
978-361HaverhillEssexSprint Spectrum L.p.Landline2000-01-14
978-362BillericaMiddlesexComcast Phone Of Massachusetts, Inc.Landline1998-08-14
978-363West NewburyEssexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-364LowellMiddlesexGlobal Crossing Local Services, Inc.-MaLandline1999-07-22
978-365ClintonWorcesterVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-366SudburyMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Wireless1999-05-10
978-367LowellMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1999-05-10
978-368ClintonWorcesterVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-369ConcordMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-370North ReadingMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1999-07-22
978-371ConcordMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-372HaverhillEssexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-373HaverhillEssexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-374HaverhillEssexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-375LowellMiddlesexSprint Spectrum L.p.Wireless1998-11-20
978-376LawrenceEssexNew Cingular Wireless Pcs, LlcWireless2000-06-13
978-377HaverhillEssexMci Worldcom Communications, Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-378AmesburyEssexGlobal Crossing Local Services, Inc.-MaLandline2001-03-03
978-379LawrenceEssexAllegiance Telecom, Inc.Landline2000-08-20
978-380IpswichEssexPaetec Communications, Inc.- MaLandline1999-10-13
978-381GloucesterEssexLevel 3 Communications, LlcLandline1997-10-11
978-382LawrenceEssexCellco Partnership Dba Verizon WirelessLandline2000-10-31
978-383West TownsendMiddlesexXo Massachusetts, Inc.Landline1998-08-14
978-384MerrimacEssexTeleport Communications America, LlcLandline1998-11-20
978-385HarvardWorcesterNorfolk County Internet, Inc.Landline2000-06-13
978-386AshbyMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
978-387LawrenceEssexNew Cingular Wireless Pcs, LlcWireless2001-02-20
978-388AmesburyEssexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
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978-390LawrenceEssexOmnipoint Miami E License, LlcWireless2001-02-08
978-391AyerMiddlesexCtc Communications Corp.Landline2001-05-08
978-392WestfordMiddlesexVerizon New England Inc.Landline1997-10-11
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Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 978?

Area code 978 serves Massachusetts, including Lowell. It covers 70 cities across 5 counties, in the Eastern time zone.

What time is it in area code 978?

Area code 978 observes Eastern time (UTC-05:00). The current local time is approximately 4:58 PM.

When was area code 978 introduced?

The earliest phone prefix recorded in area code 978 was put in service on 1997-10-11. The most recent was activated on 2015-08-12.

Is a call from 978 safe to answer?

Our directory holds 3,146 caller reports covering 692 numbers in area code 978. A valid area code does not guarantee a legitimate caller, since numbers can be spoofed.

What cities are in area code 978?

The largest places served by area code 978 are Lowell, Lawrence, North Billerica, Concord, Fitchburg, Andover, Haverhill, Danvers. In total it covers 70 cities across 5 counties.

How is a 978 phone number written?

A number in this area code is written +1 (978) XXX-XXXX in international format, or (978) XXX-XXXX domestically. The +1 is the country code shared by the United States, Canada and other NANP members.

Can scammers fake a 978 number?

Yes. Caller ID was built without verification, so a caller can display almost any number. Scammers often pick a number matching the area code of the person they are calling — known as neighbour spoofing — because a local-looking call is answered more often. The US industry response, STIR/SHAKEN, lets carriers sign and verify caller ID, but coverage is still incomplete.

Why do I get calls from numbers with my own area code?

Almost always neighbour spoofing: the caller fabricates a number sharing your area code, and sometimes your prefix, so the call looks like it comes from someone nearby. A matching area code is not evidence that the caller is local.

How do I report a spam call from 978?

Report unwanted calls to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and add your number to the Do Not Call registry at donotcall.gov. Include the caller ID number even if you believe it was spoofed — regulators use the pattern of reports, not the individual number.

Other area codes in Massachusetts

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Where this data comes from

Different parts of this page carry different levels of reliability. Here is what each one rests on.

DataBased onReliabilityCovers
Area code & prefix dataNANPA prefix recordshighcompiled 2018
Caller reportsconsumer-submitted reportsconsumer-reported2015–2017 archive
Directory listingsYPState archivehigh2004–2020
Business recordscommercial business registermediumcompiled 2018

About the caller reports: these were submitted by members of the public and are not verified. They record what a caller ID displayed and what the recipient made of the call — they are not proof of who owns a number, and because caller ID can be faked, a reported number may have nothing to do with the person actually calling.

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