Prefix 205-396 — Birmingham, AL
- Area code
- 205
- Prefix (NXX)
- 396
- Rate center
- Birmingham
- State
- Alabama
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- POWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC.
- OCN
- 7475
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2001-09-17
- LATA
- 476
A phone number starting 205-396 was issued in the Birmingham rate center of AL — part of area code 205.
The assigned code holder is POWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC., operating company number 7475, assigned September 17, 2001. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
A scammer can display 205-396 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 205-393 | Tuscaloosa | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 205-394 | Tuscaloosa | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL |
| 205-395 | Winfield | CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC |
| 205-397 | Birmingham | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 205-398 | Lisman | BUTLER TEL. CO., INC. |
| 205-399 | Carrollton | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
FAQ
Where is 205-396 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 205-396 numbers?
POWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, 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 205-396 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.