Prefix 215-303 — Philadelphia Zone 2, PA
- Area code
- 215
- Prefix (NXX)
- 303
- Rate center
- Philadelphia Zone 2
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- METROPCS, INC.
- OCN
- 5562
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2009-03-05
- LATA
- 228
215-303 identifies a block of numbers in Philadelphia Zone 2, PA, within the 215 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Philadelphia Zone 2.
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 — 215-303 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: METROPCS, INC. (OCN 5562), assigned March 5, 2009. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 215-303 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 215-300 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 215-301 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 215-302 | Philadelphia Suburban Zone 44 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 215-304 | Doylestown | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-305 | Philadelphia Zone 4 | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 215-306 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | SPOK, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 215-303 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Philadelphia Zone 2 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 215-303 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 215-303 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Philadelphia Zone 2 businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.