Prefix 205-765 — Tuscaloosa, AL
- Area code
- 205
- Prefix (NXX)
- 765
- Rate center
- Tuscaloosa
- State
- Alabama
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
- OCN
- 6214
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2006-01-03
- LATA
- 476
The 205-765 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.
The assigned code holder is NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA, operating company number 6214, assigned January 3, 2006. 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 205-765 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 205-762 | Ashville | THE VOICE APPLICATION NETWORK, LLC |
| 205-763 | Lincoln | BRIGHTSPEED OF ALABAMA, LLC - NORTHERN |
| 205-764 | Tuscaloosa | COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC |
| 205-766 | Birmingham | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-767 | Birmingham | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL |
| 205-768 | Birmingham | AIRESPRING, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 205-765 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Tuscaloosa rate center in AL, area code 205.
Which company owns 205-765 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA 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 205-765 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.