Prefix 206-249 — Des Moines, WA
- Area code
- 206
- Prefix (NXX)
- 249
- Rate center
- Des Moines
- State
- Washington
- Time zone
- Pacific
- Code holder
- ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE LLC DBA ALLSTREAM
- OCN
- 7173
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2001-01-24
- LATA
- 674
A phone number starting 206-249 was issued in the Des Moines rate center of WA — part of area code 206.
The assigned code holder is ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE LLC DBA ALLSTREAM, operating company number 7173, assigned January 24, 2001. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
A scammer can display 206-249 without ever touching WA. When in doubt, end the call and reach the company or agency through its official website; unwanted robocalls belong in the FTC's fraud report queue.
Des Moines is part of the (Seattle--Bellevue--Everett, WA PMSA). For routing purposes it sits in LATA 674. Numbers here keep Pacific time.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 206-246 | Seattle | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 206-247 | Seattle | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 206-248 | Seattle | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 206-250 | Seattle | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 206-251 | Seattle | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 206-252 | Seattle | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - WA |
FAQ
Where is 206-249 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Des Moines rate center in WA, area code 206. It is part of the (Seattle--Bellevue--Everett, WA PMSA).
Which company owns 206-249 numbers?
ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE LLC DBA ALLSTREAM 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 206-249 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Des Moines businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.