Prefix 214-481 — Dallas, TX
214-481 identifies a block of numbers in Dallas, TX, within the 214 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Dallas.
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 — 214-481 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.
NANPA's central-office code records list MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC (OCN 7229) as the code holder, assigned April 7, 2004. Because 214-481 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 214-478 | Grand Prairie | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
| 214-479 | Dallas | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 214-480 | Dallas | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 214-482 | Grand Prairie | METROPCS, INC. |
| 214-483 | Carrollton | FRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXAS |
| 214-484 | Dallas | ONVOY, LLC - TX |
FAQ
Where is 214-481 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Dallas rate center in TX, area code 214. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 214-481 numbers?
MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES 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 214-481 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Dallas businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.