Prefix 205-409 — Tuscaloosa, AL
- Area code
- 205
- Prefix (NXX)
- 409
- Rate center
- Tuscaloosa
- State
- Alabama
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - AL
- OCN
- 5255
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2001-09-28
- LATA
- 476
Numbers in the 205-409 prefix are registered to the Tuscaloosa rate center in AL, inside area code 205. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (205-409-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
NANPA's central-office code records list LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - AL (OCN 5255) as the code holder, assigned September 28, 2001. Because 205-409 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
The serving LATA is 476. Local time follows the Central zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Tuscaloosa caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 205-406 | Alabaster | LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF ALABAMA, LLC - AL |
| 205-407 | Birmingham | TELNYX LLC |
| 205-408 | Birmingham | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-410 | Birmingham | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL |
| 205-412 | Guin | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 205-413 | Birmingham | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - AL |
FAQ
Where is 205-409 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Tuscaloosa rate center in AL, area code 205.
Which company owns 205-409 numbers?
LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - AL 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 205-409 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.