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Fraser's area code, prefixes and carriers from NANPA records, and how to put a Fraser number in front of your customers.
- Area code
- 970
- Exchanges
- 9NANPA-assigned
- Carriers
- 6
- Population
- 1,515Census 2024 est.
Area codes in Fraser
Fraser, in Grand County, Colorado, had a Census-estimated population of 1,515 in July 2024. All 9 exchanges NANPA lists for its rate center are in area code 970. 970 is part of an overlay with 748, so a new local number in Fraser may carry any of those codes depending on which have numbers available. Fraser is in the Mountain time zone.
According to NANPA's dialing-plan data, local calls within 970 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 970 | 9 | 100% | 1995 | 748 | Mountain |
Source: NANPA utilized central office code file and NPA report, dated 10/01/2026.
Phone carriers in Fraser
6 carriers hold the 9 exchanges assigned to Fraser's rate center. T-mobile USA, INC. has the most, with 2. 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| T-mobile USA, INC. | 2 | 22% |
| Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless - CO | 2 | 22% |
| Qwest Corporation | 2 | 22% |
| Level 3 Communications, LLC - CO | 1 | 11% |
| Onvoy, LLC - CO | 1 | 11% |
| Union Telephone Company | 1 | 11% |
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 Fraser
Each prefix below is a block of up to 10,000 numbers that NANPA assigned to Fraser's rate center (FRASER). The earliest assignment date recorded in the file for these codes is 2002. None were assigned in 2020 or later.
| Area code | Prefixes (NXX) |
|---|---|
| 970 | 281, 363, 447, 509, 531, 575, 722, 726, 758 |
Source: NANPA utilized central office code file.
How local numbers work in Fraser
What a caller sees as "local" is the area code plus prefix. In Fraser, those come from the FRASER rate center, as recorded by NANPA.
New local numbers are drawn from carrier inventory, so the exact 970 numbers available change over time; porting an existing number is free.
Who does business near Fraser
Fraser is outside any Census metro or micropolitan area, so the figures below are statewide. County Business Patterns counted 182,486 business establishments in Colorado in 2023, employing 2,566,040 people. The largest sectors by establishment count are professional, scientific, and technical services (28,143), construction (20,473), and health care and social assistance (19,456).
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 7,456 | 13,021 | 1.7 |
| Full-service restaurants | 5,074 | 111,442 | 22.0 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 4,753 | 96,000 | 20.2 |
| Law offices | 3,431 | 18,443 | 5.4 |
| Management consulting firms | 3,325 | 18,633 | 5.6 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 3,124 | 15,146 | 4.8 |
| Physician practices | 3,103 | 37,613 | 12.1 |
| Residential remodelers | 3,026 | 10,267 | 3.4 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Setting up a Fraser 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 Fraser 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.
A 14-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Colorado. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $420.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $349.30. Callata comes to $279.00 a month for 14 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 | $279.00 | $3,348.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $266.00 | $3,192.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $322.00 | $3,864.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $349.30 | $4,191.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $378.00 | $4,536.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $420.00 | $5,040.00 |
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 Fraser, CO?
970. All exchanges NANPA lists for Fraser are in 970.
How many phone companies have exchanges in Fraser?
6, holding 9 exchanges between them, according to NANPA's 10/01/2026 file.
Can I keep my existing Fraser 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 Fraser?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, with up to 3 local numbers; 14 users come to $279.00 a month. For comparison, 14 users on RingCentral RingEX Core list at $420.00 a month (checked September 28, 2026).