Prefix 205-331 — Tuscaloosa, AL
- Area code
- 205
- Prefix (NXX)
- 331
- Rate center
- Tuscaloosa
- State
- Alabama
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
- OCN
- 6214
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2001-06-21
- LATA
- 476
205-331 identifies a block of numbers in Tuscaloosa, AL, within the 205 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Tuscaloosa.
The serving LATA is 476. Local time follows the Central zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 205-331 can be spoofed like any US prefix. If a call feels off, verify through an official callback number and file a complaint with the FCC or FTC.
NANPA's central-office code records list NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA (OCN 6214) as the code holder, assigned June 21, 2001. Because 205-331 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 205-328 | Birmingham | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-329 | Birmingham | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL |
| 205-330 | Tuscaloosa | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-332 | Birmingham | LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF ALABAMA, LLC - AL |
| 205-333 | Tuscaloosa | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-334 | Butler | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL |
FAQ
Where is 205-331 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Tuscaloosa rate center in AL, area code 205.
Which company owns 205-331 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA 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 205-331 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.