Prefix 205-264 — Birmingham, AL
- Area code
- 205
- Prefix (NXX)
- 264
- 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
- 2002-01-28
- LATA
- 476
A phone number starting 205-264 was issued in the Birmingham rate center of AL — part of area code 205.
Code-holder of record: BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL (OCN 9419), assigned January 28, 2002. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 205-264 numbers may be served by different companies.
A scammer can display 205-264 without ever touching AL. When in doubt, end the call and reach the company or agency through its official website; unwanted robocalls belong in the FTC's fraud report queue.
Birmingham is part of the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 476. Numbers here keep Central time.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 205-261 | Birmingham | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-262 | Birmingham | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-263 | Birmingham | LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF ALABAMA, LLC - AL |
| 205-265 | Jasper | METROPCS, INC. |
| 205-266 | Birmingham | METROPCS, INC. |
| 205-267 | Bessemer | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - AL |
FAQ
Where is 205-264 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 205-264 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 205-264 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.