Prefix 205-710 — Tuscaloosa, AL
- Area code
- 205
- Prefix (NXX)
- 710
- Rate center
- Tuscaloosa
- State
- Alabama
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - AL
- OCN
- 8271
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2016-03-30
- LATA
- 476
The 205-710 prefix belongs to area code 205 and is anchored to the Tuscaloosa rate center (AL). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
For routing purposes it sits in LATA 476. Numbers here keep Central time.
NANPA's central-office code records list TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - AL (OCN 8271) as the code holder, assigned March 30, 2016. Because 205-710 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Caller ID showing 205-710 is not proof the call came from Tuscaloosa: spoofing and porting both detach numbers from their origin. To verify a caller, hang up and dial the organization's published number, and report suspicious calls to the FTC.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 205-707 | Hackleburg | ONVOY, LLC - AL |
| 205-708 | York | MCC TELEPHONY LLC |
| 205-709 | Birmingham | POWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC. |
| 205-712 | Vernon | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 205-713 | Cordova | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 205-714 | Birmingham | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
FAQ
Where is 205-710 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Tuscaloosa rate center in AL, area code 205.
Which company owns 205-710 numbers?
TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - 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 205-710 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.