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# Local presence dialing

> Make outbound calls appear from a local number matching the contact's area code to increase answer rates.

Local presence dialing automatically displays a phone number with the same area code as the contact you are calling. When a call comes from a recognizable local number, contacts are significantly more likely to answer — studies show local presence can increase answer rates by 30-40%.

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## How it works

1. You initiate an outbound call to a contact
2. The platform checks the contact's area code
3. If you have a phone number in your number pool matching that area code, the call displays that number as the caller ID
4. If no matching number exists, the call uses your default outbound number

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## Enabling local presence

<Steps>
  <Step title="Build your number pool">
    Purchase phone numbers in the area codes you call most frequently. Go to **Settings > Phone System > Phone Numbers** and buy numbers in target area codes.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable local presence">
    In **Settings > Phone System > Outbound Calling**, toggle on **Local Presence Dialing**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set a default fallback">
    Choose a default outbound number for calls to area codes where you do not have a matching number.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Start by purchasing numbers in the 5-10 area codes you call most frequently. Review your call logs to identify which area codes make up the majority of your outbound volume.
</Tip>

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## Number pool requirements

* Each number in the pool must be a phone number purchased through the HoopAI platform
* Numbers must be A2P 10DLC registered if also used for SMS
* All numbers in the pool must have completed CNAM registration for proper caller ID display
* You can add or remove numbers from the pool at any time

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## Caller ID display

When local presence is active:

* The contact sees a number with their own area code
* If they call back, the call routes to your main business line or the assigned user
* The caller name (CNAM) displays your registered business name

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## Compliance (TCPA)

<Warning>
  Local presence dialing does not exempt you from TCPA requirements. You still need prior express consent for informational calls and prior express written consent for marketing calls. All standard calling regulations apply.
</Warning>

* Calls must comply with quiet hours (8 AM - 9 PM recipient's local time)
* Caller ID must be accurate — the displayed number must be a real, answerable number you own
* Do not use local presence to impersonate local businesses or mislead contacts
* Honor Do Not Call (DNC) list requirements

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## Cost implications

* Each phone number in your pool has a monthly cost (see **Settings > Billing > Phone Numbers**)
* Per-minute call charges apply as normal regardless of which number is displayed
* Balance the number of pool numbers against the value of improved answer rates

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## When to use vs. not use

| Use local presence                              | Do not use local presence                                                   |
| ----------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Cold outreach and prospecting                   | Calls to existing customers who know your main number                       |
| Follow-ups to leads from multiple regions       | Situations where brand recognition is more important than local familiarity |
| Real estate, insurance, and field service calls | If you only call within a single area code                                  |

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## Frequently asked questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="How many numbers do I need in my pool?">
    It depends on the geographic spread of your contacts. For most businesses, 5-15 numbers covering key area codes is sufficient. You do not need a number for every possible area code.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can contacts call back the local presence number?">
    Yes. The number displayed is a real number you own. Incoming calls to any number in your pool are routed according to your phone system settings.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does local presence work with the power dialer?">
    Yes. When using the power dialer, local presence is applied automatically to each call if enabled.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>