Prefix 214-250 — McKinney, TX
214-250 identifies a block of numbers in McKinney, TX, within the 214 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is McKinney.
The rate center lies in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 552. Local time follows the Central zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 214-250 can be spoofed like any US prefix. If a call feels off, verify through an official callback number and file a complaint with the FCC or FTC.
The assigned code holder is NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL, operating company number 6534, assigned December 18, 2006. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 214-247 | Cedar Hill | LEVEL 3 OF TELECOM OF TEXAS, LLC - TX |
| 214-248 | Grand Prairie | SPOK, INC. |
| 214-249 | Prosper | ONVOY, LLC - TX |
| 214-251 | Dallas | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - TX |
| 214-252 | Dallas | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 214-253 | Dallas | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - TX |
FAQ
Where is 214-250 located?
The prefix is assigned to the McKinney rate center in TX, area code 214. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 214-250 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL 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 214-250 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate McKinney businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.