Prefix 206-518 — Seattle, WA
Numbers in the 206-518 prefix are registered to the Seattle rate center in WA, inside area code 206. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (206-518-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
The assigned code holder is ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE LLC DBA ALLSTREAM, operating company number 7173, assigned August 27, 2007. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
The rate center lies in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 674. Local time follows the Pacific zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Seattle caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 206-515 | Seattle | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 206-516 | Seattle | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 206-517 | Seattle | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 206-519 | Seattle | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC |
| 206-520 | Seattle | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 206-521 | Seattle | QWEST CORPORATION |
FAQ
Where is 206-518 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 206-518 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 206-518 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.