Prefix 206-348 — Seattle, WA
The 206-348 prefix belongs to area code 206 and is anchored to the Seattle rate center (WA). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Seattle is part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 674. Numbers here keep Pacific time.
The assigned code holder is CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - WA, operating company number 5812, assigned October 22, 2013. 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 206-348 is not proof the call came from Seattle: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 206-345 | Seattle | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 206-346 | Seattle | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 206-347 | Bainbridge Island | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - WA |
| 206-349 | Seattle | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 206-350 | Seattle | ONVOY, LLC - WA |
| 206-351 | Seattle | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 206-348 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Seattle rate center in WA, area code 206. It is part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 206-348 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - WA 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 206-348 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Seattle businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.