Prefix 205-756 — Bessemer, AL
The 205-756 prefix belongs to area code 205 and is anchored to the Bessemer rate center (AL). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Bessemer is part of the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 476. Numbers here keep Central time.
The assigned code holder is METROPCS, INC., operating company number 5562, assigned July 11, 2018. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Caller ID showing 205-756 is not proof the call came from Bessemer: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 205-753 | Pell City | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL |
| 205-754 | Jasper | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - AL |
| 205-755 | Clanton | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-757 | Birmingham | METROPCS, INC. |
| 205-758 | Tuscaloosa | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-759 | Tuscaloosa | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
FAQ
Where is 205-756 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 205-756 numbers?
METROPCS, INC. 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 205-756 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.