Are you looking to expand your business into Albany, New York and beyond? DYL can help. With DYL, you’ll have instant access to the entire region’s economy, letting you build trusting, long-lasting relationships with locals. The 518 Area code encompasses Albany, New York including important landmarks such as The New York State Capitol, Ten Broeck Museum, and the Cultural Education Center on Empire State plaza. The city was first established in 1614, as a trading post for colonialists and is the oldest of the thirteen colonies to form the United States of America. With a rich history spanning over 400 years, the city hugs the Hudson River and is bordered by magnificent mountains, blanketed by trees of red and gold leaves.
The 518 Area Code of Albany, New York has plenty of activities to offer, including visiting the New York State Museum, smelling the tulips at Washington Park, enjoying a night of theatre at the Palace Theatre, and exploring the past at the USS Slater ship. The surrounding economy of Albany, New York is largely reinforced by government jobs, supporting 98,000 jobs. Since the early 2000s, the regional areas of Albany, New York have seen a massive growth in tech-focused jobs, resulting in a boom similar to that of the Silicon Valley.
Albany, New York is a great place to do business. Some of the largest companies in Albany, New York are Equinox, St. Peter’s Health Partners, and University of Albany. The 518 area code has a robust economy with a large focus on professional and business services, government, and education and health services. During economic recessions, the economy of Albany, New York is remarkably immune due to its strong, steady economic bases.
As one of the oldest surviving European settlements, Beverwijick was captured by the British in the mid-1600s and renamed to Albany, after James II of England. In 1754, representatives of the seven British North American colonies met where Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania presented the first formal proposal to unite the colonies. Over the next hundred years, the key to Albany’s economy laid in transportation. However, with the large economic prosperity of the 1900s, industry and business took over the regional economy and has continued to lead ever since.
The 518 Area code’s civilian employment and surrounding areas total 432,000 people, with an unemployment rate of 4.9%. Food prices increased 3.9 percent from 2019 to 2020, while other items rose 1.4 percent. The median household income was $70,090 for the year of 2020 with an average median home price of $220,000. The cost of living was 4% lower than the national average with a .5% job growth from 2019 to 2020. On the Forbes list of “Best Places for Business and Careers,” Albany, NY was listed as number 43.
DYL digital phone systems seamlessly connect your business with the entire regional economy in Albany, New York. By purchasing a 518 area code, you'll have instant access to the customers who need what you provide. No need for fancy equipment. Just your computer or phone. Simply choose a phone number with a local Albany, New York area code to make or receive calls. That’s it. With DYL’s digital phone service you can be anywhere in the world, talking to customers local to Albany, New York.
DYL VoIP services come with over 80 other business growth tools and features, including voicemail access, email marketing, call forwarding, business text messaging, and sales reports. If you have the need to conference with other people in your business, there’s an option to bring on a sales agent or a customer service representative right away. Use our Power Dialer to effortlessly call hundreds of people a day. No answer? No problem. Quickly drop pre-recorded voicemails to people on your campaign list. DYL is customizable to suit your needs.
Whether you’re a start-up or a multi-million dollar business, DYL software connects management to their sales, customer service, or any other department. Managers can easily oversee their department’s activity using DYL’s “Office View.” See your entire staff at a glance. Who is on a call and who is available. Our Monitor, Whisper, Barge features even allow you to jump in for assistance on live calls. And Lead Routing ensures calls are forwarded to the correct people, ensuring superior customer service.
If you’re looking to penetrate new markets, that trust begins the moment your prospect looks at their phone. If your number looks familiar, there’s a greater chance they answer. And that’s where a digital phone system shines - all it takes is a phone number with a local area code and extension.
Our customer service team is always ready to help, so you can rest easy if you ever have questions. Choose from one of our reasonably priced packages. There are no hidden fees and if you ever need to track your expenses, simply go to DYL’s Administrative view.
Tap into the regional 518 area code with DYL VoIP services. We can set you up with whatever you need - whether it’s a business phone or the DYL platform, complete with all the features and benefits that thousands of businesses have enjoyed over the years.