(959) Area Code Business Phone Numbers
Get a local 959 number for your business in New Britain, Hartford County, or anywhere in northern and eastern Connecticut. Introduced in 2014 as an overlay to the long-standing 860, the 959 area code is now the default for most new phone lines in the region.
Get a 959 NumberAbout the 959 Area Code
The 959 area code came online in 2014 to give northern and eastern Connecticut more phone numbers after the 860 supply started running low. It was driven by simple demand, more people, more cell phones, more business lines all needing their own digits [1]. Because it overlays the exact same region as 860, a 959 number reads as "local" to anyone from Hartford down to New London.
New Britain sits at the heart of that footprint, and the city has been working hard to keep its downtown busy. The city invested more than $75 million in a Streetscape Project that reshaped the central business district into one of the most walkable downtowns in the state [2]. That mix of foot traffic and a workforce spilling out of Central Connecticut State University makes it a genuinely useful place to hang a shingle.
If you run a shop, a trade, or a small office out here, a local number pulls its weight. Small businesses accounted for 82.1% of Connecticut's net job growth in a recent 12-month stretch, so most of the calls you're competing for are landing in phones just like yours [3]. A 959 number on the caller ID tells people you're actually part of the neighborhood, not a call center three states away.
Cities Served by the 959 Area Code
The 959 area code covers roughly the northern half of Connecticut, sharing its footprint with 860. From the Hartford suburbs out to Norwich and the Quiet Corner, it reaches most of the state outside the southwestern Fairfield County panhandle.
What You Get With a Tonet 959 Number
You don't need a phone room or a big IT budget to run a real business phone system. Every 959 number from Tonet comes with the tools below, and you can add more lines as you grow.
Auto Attendant
Route callers to the right person without a receptionist. Perfect for the contractor juggling job sites or the medical office fielding appointment calls all morning.
Call Recording
Keep a record of quotes, service calls, and customer conversations. Handy when you need to double-check what a client actually agreed to on Tuesday.
AI Transcription
Voicemails and recorded calls show up as text you can skim in seconds. Search old messages instead of listening to them one by one.
Business SMS
Text customers from your 959 number, not your personal cell. Great for confirming appointments or sending quick updates from the truck.
Mobile App
Take calls on your phone that still show your business number on caller ID. Your cell stays private, your business stays professional.
Daily Billing
Plans start at $10 per user per month, billed daily. No annual contract, no early termination fees, cancel any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 959 a real Connecticut area code?
Yes. The 959 area code was activated in 2014 as an overlay for 860, which means it covers the same cities and towns across northern and eastern Connecticut, including New Britain, Hartford, Manchester, and New London.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for local calls in the 959 region?
Yes. Because 959 and 860 share the same geography, all local calls in the region require 10-digit dialing, even if you're calling next door.
Can I get a 959 number if my business isn't in Connecticut?
You can. Tonet doesn't require a local address to assign a 959 number, so if you serve Connecticut customers from elsewhere, a local caller ID still works in your favor.
Can I keep my current 860 number and add 959 lines?
Absolutely. You can port an existing 860 number into Tonet and add new 959 lines alongside it. Both are treated the same on the network.
How much does a 959 business number cost?
Plans start at $10 per user per month, billed daily with no contract. Additional phone numbers are $2.50 per month each, so you can grab several 959 lines without a big commitment.
Ready to sound local in New Britain?
Grab a 959 number today and be taking calls before the coffee's cold.
Get Started