Prefix 215-301 — Philadelphia Zone 1, PA
- Area code
- 215
- Prefix (NXX)
- 301
- Rate center
- Philadelphia Zone 1
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
- OCN
- 4036
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2004-10-20
- LATA
- 228
Numbers in the 215-301 prefix are registered to the Philadelphia Zone 1 rate center in PA, inside area code 215. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (215-301-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
NANPA's central-office code records list NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC (OCN 4036) as the code holder, assigned October 20, 2004. Because 215-301 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
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.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Philadelphia Zone 1 caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 215-298 | Philadelphia Zone 3 | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 215-299 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-300 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 215-302 | Philadelphia Suburban Zone 44 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 215-303 | Philadelphia Zone 2 | METROPCS, INC. |
| 215-304 | Doylestown | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 215-301 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Philadelphia Zone 1 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 215-301 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC 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 215-301 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Philadelphia Zone 1 businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.