Prefix 205-259 — Birmingham, AL
- Area code
- 205
- Prefix (NXX)
- 259
- Rate center
- Birmingham
- State
- Alabama
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL
- OCN
- 9419
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2002-03-21
- LATA
- 476
The 205-259 prefix belongs to area code 205 and is anchored to the Birmingham rate center (AL). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Birmingham is part of the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 476. Numbers here keep Central time.
NANPA's central-office code records list BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL (OCN 9419) as the code holder, assigned March 21, 2002. Because 205-259 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Caller ID showing 205-259 is not proof the call came from Birmingham: spoofing and porting both detach numbers from their origin. To verify a caller, hang up and dial the organization's published number, and report suspicious calls to the FTC.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 205-256 | Berry | ONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC |
| 205-257 | Birmingham | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-258 | Clanton | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL |
| 205-260 | Bessemer | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 205-261 | Birmingham | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-262 | Birmingham | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
FAQ
Where is 205-259 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Birmingham rate center in AL, area code 205. It is part of the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 205-259 numbers?
BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL 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 205-259 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Birmingham businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.