Prefix 214-685 — Grand Prairie, TX
- Area code
- 214
- Prefix (NXX)
- 685
- Rate center
- Grand Prairie
- State
- Texas
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- METROPCS, INC.
- OCN
- 5562
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2001-10-23
- LATA
- 552
Numbers in the 214-685 prefix are registered to the Grand Prairie rate center in TX, inside area code 214. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (214-685-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
The assigned code holder is METROPCS, INC., operating company number 5562, assigned October 23, 2001. 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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 552. Local time follows the Central zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Grand Prairie caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 214-682 | Grand Prairie | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 214-683 | Grand Prairie | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
| 214-684 | Grand Prairie | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 214-686 | Grand Prairie | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
| 214-687 | Irving | LEVEL 3 OF TELECOM OF TEXAS, LLC - TX |
| 214-688 | Dallas | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
FAQ
Where is 214-685 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Grand Prairie rate center in TX, area code 214. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 214-685 numbers?
METROPCS, INC. 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 214-685 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Grand Prairie businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.