Prefix 205-526 — Tuscaloosa, AL
- Area code
- 205
- Prefix (NXX)
- 526
- Rate center
- Tuscaloosa
- State
- Alabama
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
- OCN
- 6214
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2016-09-02
- LATA
- 476
Numbers in the 205-526 prefix are registered to the Tuscaloosa rate center in AL, inside area code 205. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (205-526-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
The assigned code holder is NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA, operating company number 6214, assigned September 2, 2016. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
The serving LATA is 476. Local time follows the Central zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Tuscaloosa caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 205-523 | Tuscaloosa | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 205-524 | Birmingham | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-525 | Surfside | BRIGHTSPEED OF ALABAMA, LLC - NORTHERN |
| 205-527 | Birmingham | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 205-528 | Guin | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 205-529 | Birmingham | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
FAQ
Where is 205-526 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Tuscaloosa rate center in AL, area code 205.
Which company owns 205-526 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 205-526 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Tuscaloosa businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.