Prefix 205-588 — Birmingham, AL
- Area code
- 205
- Prefix (NXX)
- 588
- Rate center
- Birmingham
- State
- Alabama
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
- OCN
- 6214
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2006-03-13
- LATA
- 476
Numbers in the 205-588 prefix are registered to the Birmingham rate center in AL, inside area code 205. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (205-588-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 March 13, 2006. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
The rate center lies in the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 476. Local time follows the Central zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Birmingham caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 205-585 | Birmingham | POWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC. |
| 205-586 | Birmingham | POWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC. |
| 205-587 | Birmingham | POWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC. |
| 205-589 | Walnut Grove | HOPPER TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC |
| 205-590 | Warrior | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-591 | Birmingham | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
FAQ
Where is 205-588 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 205-588 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 205-588 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.