(813) Area Code Business Phone Numbers
The 813 area code has covered Tampa and the surrounding Bay area since 1953, and it remains the calling card locals recognize on sight. If you want your business to look like it belongs here, a (813) number is where you start.
Get a 813 NumberAbout the 813 Area Code
When 813 was created in 1953, it covered a big chunk of central and southwest Florida. Splits carved off 941 and 727 over the decades, so today 813 sits tight around Hillsborough County and pockets of Pasco. It is the number people expect to see when they call a plumber in Seminole Heights or a law office off Kennedy Boulevard.
Tampa Bay's population is projected to top 5.3 million by 2026, and small business filings have climbed from roughly 50,000 in 2019 to more than 90,000 per year[1]. That growth is showing up in job numbers too. The metro added 12,700 private-sector jobs in a single month recently, landing third statewide for job growth[2]. Translation, there is a lot of new competition for attention.
A local 813 number tells the person on the other end that you are not a call center three time zones away. That matters when someone in Ybor City is deciding whether to pick up. Tonet lets you claim a Tampa number without changing carriers or signing anything long term.
Cities Served by the 813 Area Code
The 813 footprint wraps most of Hillsborough County and stretches into parts of Pasco. Nine cities and towns fall inside the coverage area.
Phone Features Tampa Businesses Actually Use
You don't need a giant PBX rack in a closet to run a professional phone system. Here are the pieces that do the heavy lifting for shops and offices across the 813.
Auto Attendant
Route callers to sales, service, or a specific person without hiring a receptionist. Great for a Brandon HVAC crew that is out on jobs all day.
Call Recording
Keep records of quotes and service commitments. Handy when a Plant City customer swears you promised a different price last Tuesday.
AI Transcription
Every voicemail comes back as text, so you can skim a dozen messages between meetings instead of holding a phone to your ear.
Business SMS
Text from your 813 number, not your personal cell. Confirm appointments, send quotes, and keep your after-hours weekends actually free.
Mobile App
Take calls on your phone whether you are downtown or at a job site in Temple Terrace. Same number, same caller ID, no forwarding tricks.
Daily Billing
Tonet bills by the day at $10 per user per month, so you pay for the seats you actually used. Add a summer helper, drop them in September, no drama.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a (813) number if my business is not physically in Tampa?
Yes. You can pick a Tampa number from anywhere. A lot of remote founders and service businesses do exactly that to establish presence in the Bay area.
How much does a (813) business number cost?
Plans start at $10 per user per month, billed daily. Additional phone numbers are $2.50 per month each. No contracts, no cancellation fees.
Can I keep my existing (813) number?
Yes, porting is free. Bring your current Tampa number over to Tonet and keep everything, voicemail, contacts, and all.
Is 813 the only area code in Tampa?
Yes, 813 is the sole area code for Hillsborough County. St. Petersburg and Clearwater across the bay use 727 instead.
How quickly can I get a Tampa number set up?
New numbers are usually live in a few minutes. You sign up, pick your number, and start taking calls the same day.
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