CallataGuidesGet a local business phone number in Manhattan, MT
Manhattan's area code, prefixes and carriers from NANPA records, and how to put a Manhattan number in front of your customers.
- Area code
- 406
- Exchanges
- 4NANPA-assigned
- Carriers
- 2
- Population
- 2,068Census 2024 est.
Manhattan area codes
Manhattan, in Gallatin County, Montana, had a Census-estimated population of 2,068 in July 2024. All 4 exchanges NANPA lists for its rate center are in area code 406. Manhattan is in the Mountain time zone.
According to NANPA's dialing-plan data, local calls within 406 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 406 | 4 | 100% | 1947 | none | Mountain |
Source: NANPA utilized central office code file and NPA report, dated 10/01/2026.
Manhattan exchanges by carrier
2 carriers hold the 4 exchanges assigned to Manhattan's rate center. Qwest Corporation has the most, with 2. 4 of them are pooled codes, which the holder shares with other carriers in blocks of 1,000 numbers. A business number in Manhattan can come from any of these blocks; once it is yours, porting lets it move between providers.
| Carrier (NANPA operating company) | Exchanges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qwest Corporation | 2 | 50% |
| Onvoy, LLC - MT | 2 | 50% |
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.
Exchanges (NPA-NXX) assigned in Manhattan
A prefix (NXX) is the three digits after the area code. Numbers starting with these prefixes are rated as local to Manhattan. The earliest assignment date recorded in the file for these codes is 2017. 1 of the 4 were assigned in 2020 or later.
| Area code | Prefixes (NXX) |
|---|---|
| 406 | 282, 284, 306, 341 |
Source: NANPA utilized central office code file.
When Manhattan's exchanges were assigned
The table groups Manhattan's exchanges by the decade NANPA recorded them as assigned.
| Decade assigned | Exchanges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1 | 50% |
| 2020s | 1 | 50% |
Assignment dates as recorded in NANPA's utilized code file; codes without a recorded date are excluded.
Rate centers and local calling in Manhattan
What a caller sees as "local" is the area code plus prefix. In Manhattan, those come from the MANHATTAN rate center, as recorded by NANPA.
New local numbers are drawn from carrier inventory, so the exact 406 numbers available change over time; porting an existing number is free.
Businesses around Manhattan
Manhattan is part of the Bozeman, MT metro area, home to 127,000 people in 2024. County Business Patterns counted 6,828 business establishments in the Bozeman, MT metro area in 2023, employing 59,252 people. The largest sectors by establishment count are construction (1,363), professional, scientific, and technical services (947), and retail trade (622).
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 268 | 323 | 1.2 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 262 | 1,207 | 4.6 |
| Full-service restaurants | 157 | 3,843 | 24.5 |
| Landscaping services | 148 | 663 | 4.5 |
| Residential remodelers | 143 | 371 | 2.6 |
| Janitorial services | 114 | 644 | 5.6 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 111 | 930 | 8.4 |
| Law offices | 110 | 308 | 2.8 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
A Manhattan number on Callata
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Manhattan 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 9-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in the Bozeman, MT metro area. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $270.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $224.55. Callata comes to $179.00 a month for 9 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 | $179.00 | $2,148.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $171.00 | $2,052.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $207.00 | $2,484.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $224.55 | $2,694.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $243.00 | $2,916.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
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 Manhattan, MT?
406. All exchanges NANPA lists for Manhattan are in 406.
How many phone companies have exchanges in Manhattan?
2, holding 4 exchanges between them, according to NANPA's 10/01/2026 file.
Can I keep my existing Manhattan 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 Manhattan?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, with up to 3 local numbers; 9 users come to $179.00 a month. For comparison, 9 users on RingCentral RingEX Core list at $270.00 a month (checked September 28, 2026).