Prefix 205-720 — Bessemer, AL
Numbers in the 205-720 prefix are registered to the Bessemer rate center in AL, inside area code 205. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (205-720-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
NANPA's central-office code records list BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - AL (OCN 072F) as the code holder, assigned July 30, 2012. Because 205-720 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
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 Bessemer caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 205-717 | Jasper | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL |
| 205-718 | Birmingham | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL |
| 205-719 | Birmingham | POWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC. |
| 205-721 | Birmingham | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL |
| 205-722 | Tuscaloosa | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 205-723 | Tuscaloosa | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
FAQ
Where is 205-720 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Bessemer rate center in AL, area code 205. It is part of the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 205-720 numbers?
BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, 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 205-720 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Bessemer businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.