Prefix 205-210 — Tuscaloosa, AL
- Area code
- 205
- Prefix (NXX)
- 210
- Rate center
- Tuscaloosa
- State
- Alabama
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- METROPCS, INC.
- OCN
- 5562
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2001-05-10
- LATA
- 476
Numbers in the 205-210 prefix are registered to the Tuscaloosa rate center in AL, inside area code 205. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (205-210-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
Code-holder of record: METROPCS, INC. (OCN 5562), assigned May 10, 2001. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 205-210 numbers may be served by different companies.
The serving LATA is 476. Local time follows the Central zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Tuscaloosa caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 205-207 | Springville | POWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC. |
| 205-208 | Birmingham | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - AL |
| 205-209 | Birmingham | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL |
| 205-212 | Birmingham | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-213 | Birmingham | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 205-214 | Birmingham | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
FAQ
Where is 205-210 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Tuscaloosa rate center in AL, area code 205.
Which company owns 205-210 numbers?
METROPCS, INC. holds the code, but the prefix is pooled — individual thousands-blocks can be assigned to other carriers, and numbers may be ported to any provider.
Is a call from 205-210 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Tuscaloosa businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.