(708) Area Code Business Phone Numbers
Get a phone number that tells customers you know Cicero, Berwyn, Oak Park, and the rest of Chicago's inner-ring suburbs. The 708 area code has covered this stretch of Cook and Will counties since it split from 312 in 1989.
Get a 708 NumberAbout the 708 Area Code
The 708 area code was carved out of 312 in November 1989 to cover Chicago's suburbs after downtown numbers ran short. It got trimmed twice more as the north and west suburbs picked up their own codes, and by January 2022 the region needed a fresh overlay called 464 to keep up with demand [1]. If your customers see a 708 number, they know you're calling from close to home.
Cicero itself is a town of roughly 81,000 people just west of the city line, and nearly 89% of residents are Hispanic, making it the most Hispanic community in Illinois [2]. That shows up in the businesses lining Cermak Road, from family-run restaurants and auto shops to bilingual insurance offices and medical clinics. A local number matters when a big share of your customers prefer to be greeted in Spanish and want to feel like you're a neighbor, not a call center.
A 708 number also travels well across the rest of the region, from Oak Park's downtown storefronts to the industrial corridors around Chicago Heights and Tinley Park. Customers here are used to sending business to people they recognize, and a local area code is a small trust signal that costs nothing to add. Tonet lets you pick one and start taking calls the same day.
Cities Served by the 708 Area Code
The 708 area code blankets most of western and southern Cook County plus a slice of eastern Will County. That covers 21 major communities from Bellwood down to Park Forest.
Features That Fit a 708 Business
Every Tonet plan comes with the tools you'd expect from a modern phone system, without the enterprise price tag or the multi-year contract.
Auto Attendant
Greet callers in English or Spanish and route them to the right person, whether you run a clinic in Berwyn or a shop in Blue Island.
Call Recording
Keep a record of quotes, service calls, and appointments so nothing gets lost between the front desk and the crew in the field.
AI Transcription
Voicemails and calls show up as readable text, which is a lifesaver when you're on a job site and can't listen back.
Business SMS
Send appointment reminders and follow-ups from the same 708 number your customers already have saved.
Mobile App
Take business calls on your cell without giving out your personal number, whether you're at the shop or driving to Orland Park.
Daily Billing
Plans start at $10 per user per month billed daily, so you only pay for the days you actually use. No contracts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still get a 708 number, or do I have to take 464?
You can still get a 708 number through Tonet. The 464 overlay was added in January 2022, but 708 numbers are still handed out from the available pool as they free up.
Do I need to dial 10 digits in the 708 region?
Yes. Because 708 shares its territory with the 464 overlay, all local calls need a 10-digit dial, even to the house next door.
Can I keep my current 708 number if I switch to Tonet?
Yes. Porting a 708 number is free and usually finishes in a few business days. Your existing line keeps working the whole time.
What does a 708 number cost per month?
Numbers are $2.50 per month each, and plans start at $10 per user per month billed daily. There are no annual contracts.
Can I get more than one 708 number for the same business?
Yes. Many Cicero and Oak Park businesses use separate numbers for sales, service, and Spanish-language lines, all routed through one auto attendant.
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Pick a 708 number, port your old line if you have one, and start taking calls today.
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