Prefix 214-785 — Allen, TX
A phone number starting 214-785 was issued in the Allen rate center of TX — part of area code 214.
The assigned code holder is FRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXAS, operating company number 0701, assigned October 22, 2008. 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 214-785 without ever touching TX. 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.
Allen 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.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 214-782 | Dallas | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 214-783 | Irving | METROPCS, INC. |
| 214-784 | Grand Prairie | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TX |
| 214-786 | Grand Prairie | SPOK, INC. |
| 214-787 | Grand Prairie | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 214-788 | Grand Prairie | LEVEL 3 OF TELECOM OF TEXAS, LLC - TX |
FAQ
Where is 214-785 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Allen rate center in TX, area code 214. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 214-785 numbers?
FRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXAS 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 214-785 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Allen businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.