Prefix 215-277 — Philadelphia Suburban Zone 34, PA
- Area code
- 215
- Prefix (NXX)
- 277
- Rate center
- Philadelphia Suburban Zone 34
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - PA
- OCN
- 7309
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- LATA
- 228
215-277 identifies a block of numbers in Philadelphia Suburban Zone 34, PA, within the 215 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Philadelphia Suburban Zone 34.
The rate center lies in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 228. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 215-277 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.
Code-holder of record: TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - PA (OCN 7309). The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 215-277 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 215-274 | Philadelphia Suburban Zone 33 | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - PA |
| 215-275 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 215-276 | Philadelphia Zone 3 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-278 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | ONVOY, LLC - PA |
| 215-279 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 215-280 | Philadelphia Zone 2 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA |
FAQ
Where is 215-277 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Philadelphia Suburban Zone 34 rate center in PA, area code 215. It is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 215-277 numbers?
TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - PA 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 215-277 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Philadelphia Suburban Zone 34 businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.