Prefix 214-736 — Dallas, TX
The 214-736 prefix belongs to area code 214 and is anchored to the Dallas rate center (TX). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Dallas is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 552. Numbers here keep Central time.
The assigned code holder is LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX, operating company number 6114, assigned July 10, 2006. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Caller ID showing 214-736 is not proof the call came from Dallas: spoofing and porting both detach numbers from their origin. To verify a caller, hang up and dial the organization's published number, and report suspicious calls to the FTC.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 214-733 | McKinney | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 214-734 | Grand Prairie | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 214-735 | Grand Prairie | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 214-737 | Grand Prairie | SPOK, INC. |
| 214-738 | Grand Prairie | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
| 214-739 | Dallas | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
FAQ
Where is 214-736 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 214-736 numbers?
LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX 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 214-736 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.