Prefix 205-757 — Birmingham, AL
- Area code
- 205
- Prefix (NXX)
- 757
- Rate center
- Birmingham
- State
- Alabama
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- METROPCS, INC.
- OCN
- 5562
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2006-01-03
- LATA
- 476
205-757 identifies a block of numbers in Birmingham, AL, within the 205 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Birmingham.
The rate center lies in the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 476. Local time follows the Central zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 205-757 can be spoofed like any US prefix. If a call feels off, verify through an official callback number and file a complaint with the FCC or FTC.
Code-holder of record: METROPCS, INC. (OCN 5562), assigned January 3, 2006. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 205-757 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 205-754 | Jasper | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - AL |
| 205-755 | Clanton | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-756 | Bessemer | METROPCS, INC. |
| 205-758 | Tuscaloosa | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-759 | Tuscaloosa | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-760 | Bessemer | AT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 205-757 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 205-757 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 205-757 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.