Prefix 206-557 — Seattle, WA
A phone number starting 206-557 was issued in the Seattle rate center of WA — part of area code 206.
The assigned code holder is NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, operating company number 6010, assigned October 9, 2012. 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 206-557 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.
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.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 206-553 | Seattle | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 206-554 | Seattle | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 206-556 | Seattle | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - WA |
| 206-558 | Bainbridge Island | ONVOY, LLC - WA |
| 206-559 | Seattle | SPOK, INC. |
| 206-560 | Seattle | SPOK, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 206-557 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 206-557 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC 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 206-557 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.