Prefix 205-461 — Bessemer, AL
205-461 identifies a block of numbers in Bessemer, AL, within the 205 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Bessemer.
The rate center lies in the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 476. Local time follows the Central zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 205-461 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.
Code-holder of record: LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF ALABAMA, LLC - AL (OCN 7327), assigned February 5, 2002. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 205-461 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 205-458 | Birmingham | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-459 | Butler | BUTLER TEL. CO., INC. |
| 205-460 | Birmingham | POWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC. |
| 205-462 | Tuscaloosa | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-463 | Carrollton | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL |
| 205-464 | Tuscaloosa | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
FAQ
Where is 205-461 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Bessemer rate center in AL, area code 205. It is part of the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 205-461 numbers?
LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF ALABAMA, 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 205-461 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Bessemer businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.