Prefix 205-337 — Birmingham, AL
- Area code
- 205
- Prefix (NXX)
- 337
- Rate center
- Birmingham
- State
- Alabama
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- METROPCS, INC.
- OCN
- 5562
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2002-10-07
- LATA
- 476
Numbers in the 205-337 prefix are registered to the Birmingham rate center in AL, inside area code 205. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (205-337-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
NANPA's central-office code records list METROPCS, INC. (OCN 5562) as the code holder, assigned October 7, 2002. Because 205-337 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
The rate center lies in the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 476. Local time follows the Central zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Birmingham caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 205-334 | Butler | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL |
| 205-335 | Birmingham | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 205-336 | Eutaw | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-338 | Pell City | BRIGHTSPEED OF ALABAMA, LLC - NORTHERN |
| 205-339 | Tuscaloosa | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-340 | Centreville | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL |
FAQ
Where is 205-337 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 205-337 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 205-337 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.