Prefix 205-506 — Birmingham, AL
- Area code
- 205
- Prefix (NXX)
- 506
- Rate center
- Birmingham
- State
- Alabama
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- POWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC.
- OCN
- 7475
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2005-07-20
- LATA
- 476
205-506 identifies a block of numbers in Birmingham, AL, within the 205 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Birmingham.
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 — 205-506 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.
The assigned code holder is POWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC., operating company number 7475, assigned July 20, 2005. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 205-503 | Birmingham | METROPCS, INC. |
| 205-504 | Birmingham | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL |
| 205-505 | Ragland | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL |
| 205-507 | Tuscaloosa | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-508 | Trussville | BHN IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC |
| 205-509 | Vincent | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - AL |
FAQ
Where is 205-506 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 205-506 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 205-506 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.