Prefix 205-650 — Tuscaloosa, AL
- Area code
- 205
- Prefix (NXX)
- 650
- Rate center
- Tuscaloosa
- State
- Alabama
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL
- OCN
- 6804
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2014-03-25
- LATA
- 476
Numbers in the 205-650 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 (205-650-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
The assigned code holder is CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL, operating company number 6804, assigned March 25, 2014. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 205-647 | Warrior | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-648 | Dora | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-649 | Dora | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - AL |
| 205-651 | Calera | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - AL |
| 205-652 | Livingston (sumter) | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-653 | Birmingham | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
FAQ
Where is 205-650 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Tuscaloosa rate center in AL, area code 205.
Which company owns 205-650 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL 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 205-650 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.