Prefix 205-519 — Bessemer, AL
205-519 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 — 205-519 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: NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA (OCN 6214), assigned September 2, 2016. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 205-519 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 205-516 | Birmingham | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 205-517 | Birmingham | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL |
| 205-518 | Birmingham | CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC |
| 205-520 | Birmingham | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-521 | Birmingham | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-522 | Jasper | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
FAQ
Where is 205-519 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 205-519 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 205-519 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.