Prefix 205-524 — Birmingham, AL
- Area code
- 205
- Prefix (NXX)
- 524
- Rate center
- Birmingham
- State
- Alabama
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL
- OCN
- 9419
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2005-02-14
- LATA
- 476
205-524 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 — 205-524 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: BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL (OCN 9419), assigned February 14, 2005. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 205-524 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 205-521 | Birmingham | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-522 | Jasper | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 205-523 | Tuscaloosa | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 205-525 | Surfside | BRIGHTSPEED OF ALABAMA, LLC - NORTHERN |
| 205-526 | Tuscaloosa | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 205-527 | Birmingham | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
FAQ
Where is 205-524 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 205-524 numbers?
BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL 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 205-524 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.