(706) Area Code Business Phone Numbers
A (706) number tells customers in Columbus and across north and west Georgia that you are the shop down the road, not a stranger. The code was carved out of (404) in 1992 and still covers Athens, Augusta, Columbus, Rome and the rest of the region outside metro Atlanta.
Get a 706 NumberAbout the 706 Area Code
When Georgia split (404) in 1992, the new (706) picked up almost everything outside metro Atlanta, from the Chattahoochee Valley up through the north Georgia mountains. It later shared the territory with overlay (762), but (706) is still the number locals recognize on caller ID. If your customers are in Columbus, Athens, Augusta or Rome, this is the code they expect.
Columbus itself leans heavily on Fort Moore next door, which supports more than 120,000 active-duty members, families, retirees and civilians and is one of Georgia's largest employers [1]. That base traffic feeds a steady stream of local small businesses: barbershops, movers, auto shops, dental offices, insurance agents. The regional "Columbus Ahead" strategy is pushing for stronger job and workforce growth through 2030, which means more new businesses opening phone lines every month [2].
A local number matters here because the area is tight-knit and people screen. A (706) on the display gets picked up; an 800 number or an out-of-state code often does not. Tonet gives you a real (706) number in a few minutes, no address or paperwork, and it rings on your laptop, your phone and a desk phone if you want one.
Cities Served by the 706 Area Code
The 706 code wraps around most of Georgia outside Atlanta, from Columbus in the west to Augusta in the east and up to Dalton near the Tennessee line. If your customers live in any of these towns, a (706) number lands as local.
What You Get With a 706 Number From Tonet
Every feature is on both plans. You pick a number by area code in the dashboard and it works right away.
Auto Attendant
Record a greeting, map keys 1 through 9 to a person, a team, voicemail or an outside line. Nest menus as deep as you need for a busy service shop.
Call Recording
Flip recording on per number for incoming, outgoing, or both. Handy when a Fort Moore relocation call turns into a quote you need to remember word for word.
AI Transcription
Recorded calls and every voicemail get an automatic transcript with speaker labels, plus a short summary of what was said and what to do next.
Business SMS
Send and receive texts from your (706) number once the one-time 10DLC carrier registration clears. Attach photos, PDFs or a vCard.
Mobile App
iOS and Android share the same login as the dashboard, so your phone rings whether you are at the Civic Center, a job site in Rome, or driving down 185.
Daily Billing
Plans start at $10 per user per month, billed daily against a prepaid balance. Numbers are $2.50 a month each. Add a seat for a seasonal hire, drop it when they leave.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a (706) number if my business is not in Georgia?
Yes. You pick the area code in the dashboard, pay $2.50 a month for the number, and it works the same from anywhere. Nothing about your billing address has to match Georgia.
Will my current (706) number port to Tonet?
In most cases, yes, and porting in is free. Most ports complete in 7 to 10 business days, sometimes longer depending on your current carrier. Your line keeps working with your old provider until the switch, so there is no downtime.
Do I need a Columbus address to sign up?
No. Tonet asks for a card and a $15 starting deposit, not a Georgia address. If you register for E911, you point it at wherever the phone actually sits.
Can one (706) number ring the whole team?
Yes. Put the number on a ring group and every member rings at once, in the browser, the mobile app or a desk phone. If no one is free, the caller waits with hold music or goes to the group voicemail.
Can I text customers from a (706) number?
Yes, once the one-time 10DLC carrier registration goes through. You file it from the dashboard; approval usually takes a few days to a couple of weeks. Receiving texts works right away.
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Pick a (706) number, add $15 to get started, and you are taking calls in about five minutes.
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