Get a local business phone number in Midland City, AL
Midland City's area code, prefixes and carriers from NANPA records, and how to put a Midland City number in front of your customers.
- Area code
- 334
- Exchanges
- 6NANPA-assigned
- Carriers
- 4
- Population
- 2,305Census 2024 est.
Area codes in Midland City
Midland City, in Dale County, Alabama, had a Census-estimated population of 2,305 in July 2024. All 6 exchanges NANPA lists for its rate center are in area code 334. 334 is part of an overlay with 483, so a new local number in Midland City may carry any of those codes depending on which have numbers available. Midland City is in the Central time zone.
According to NANPA's dialing-plan data, local calls within 334 are dialed as ten digits (area code plus number) and toll calls as 1 plus ten digits.
| Area code | Exchanges here | Share | In service since | Overlay with | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 334 | 6 | 100% | 1995 | 483 | Central |
Source: NANPA utilized central office code file and NPA report, dated 10/01/2026.
Phone carriers in Midland City
4 carriers hold the 6 exchanges assigned to Midland City's rate center. Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless - Al has the most, with 2. 3 of them are pooled codes, which the holder shares with other carriers in blocks of 1,000 numbers. Holding a code means NANPA assigned that block of numbers to the carrier for this rate center; individual numbers may since have been ported elsewhere.
| Carrier (NANPA operating company) | Exchanges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless - Al | 2 | 33% |
| Brightspeed of Alabama, LLC - Southern | 2 | 33% |
| Paetec Itel, LLC | 1 | 17% |
| TWC Ip Enabled Services, LLC | 1 | 17% |
Carrier names are the operating company (OCN) names on NANPA's utilized central office code file dated 10/01/2026. A carrier holding a code may port numbers to other carriers.
Local prefixes for Midland City
A prefix (NXX) is the three digits after the area code. Numbers starting with these prefixes are rated as local to Midland City. The earliest assignment date recorded in the file for these codes is 2003. None were assigned in 2020 or later.
| Area code | Prefixes (NXX) |
|---|---|
| 334 | 405, 556, 589, 873, 983, 984 |
Source: NANPA utilized central office code file.
When Midland City's exchanges were assigned
The table groups Midland City's exchanges by the decade NANPA recorded them as assigned.
| Decade assigned | Exchanges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1 | 50% |
| 2010s | 1 | 50% |
Assignment dates as recorded in NANPA's utilized code file; codes without a recorded date are excluded.
How local numbers work in Midland City
Phone numbers are tied to a rate center, the local calling area used to decide whether a call is local or toll. Midland City's numbers are rated to the MIDLAND CY rate center in NANPA's records. A business number from one of the prefixes above shows up on customers' phones as a Midland City number.
If your business already has a Midland City number, porting it to Callata is free and keeps it on your cards, listings and vehicles.
Who does business near Midland City
Midland City is part of the Ozark, AL micropolitan area, home to 50,067 people in 2024. County Business Patterns counted 716 business establishments in the Ozark, AL micropolitan area in 2023, employing 8,328 people. The largest sectors by establishment count are retail trade (136), other services (except public administration) (83), and accommodation and food services (79).
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 28 | 532 | 19.0 |
| Full-service restaurants | 23 | 271 | 11.8 |
| Law offices | 13 | 32 | 2.5 |
| Computer systems design services firms | 11 | 32 | 2.9 |
| Landscaping services | 9 | 36 | 4.0 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 8 | 58 | 7.3 |
| Hotels and motels | 8 | 115 | 14.4 |
| Child day care services | 8 | 84 | 10.5 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Setting up a Midland City business line
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Midland City is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
The comparison below uses 12 users, the rounded average establishment size in the Ozark, AL micropolitan area. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $299.40 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $360.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $239.00 a month for 12 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $239.00 | $2,868.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $228.00 | $2,736.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $276.00 | $3,312.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $299.40 | $3,592.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $324.00 | $3,888.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $360.00 | $4,320.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Midland City, AL?
334. All exchanges NANPA lists for Midland City are in 334.
How many phone companies have exchanges in Midland City?
4, holding 6 exchanges between them, according to NANPA's 10/01/2026 file.
Can I keep my existing Midland City business number?
Yes. Porting an existing number to Callata is free. Texting from it starts after carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee.
How much is a business phone line in Midland City?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, with up to 3 local numbers; 12 users come to $239.00 a month. For comparison, 12 users on RingCentral RingEX Core list at $360.00 a month (checked September 28, 2026).