Prefix 205-475 — Bessemer, AL
A phone number starting 205-475 was issued in the Bessemer rate center of AL — part of area code 205.
NANPA's central-office code records list NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA (OCN 6214) as the code holder, assigned September 11, 2003. Because 205-475 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
A scammer can display 205-475 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.
Bessemer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 205-472 | Ragland | RAGLAND TEL. CO., INC. |
| 205-473 | Pell City | METROPCS, INC. |
| 205-474 | Butler | SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. |
| 205-476 | Montevallo | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - AL |
| 205-477 | Bessemer | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-478 | Birmingham | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
FAQ
Where is 205-475 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 205-475 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 205-475 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.