Prefix 215-305 — Philadelphia Zone 4, PA
- Area code
- 215
- Prefix (NXX)
- 305
- Rate center
- Philadelphia Zone 4
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
- OCN
- 7229
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- LATA
- 228
Numbers in the 215-305 prefix are registered to the Philadelphia Zone 4 rate center in PA, inside area code 215. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (215-305-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
The assigned code holder is MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC, operating company number 7229. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
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 4 caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 215-302 | Philadelphia Suburban Zone 44 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 215-303 | Philadelphia Zone 2 | METROPCS, INC. |
| 215-304 | Doylestown | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-306 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | SPOK, INC. |
| 215-307 | Philadelphia Zone 2 | OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS ENTERPRISES, LP |
| 215-308 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | SPOK, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 215-305 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Philadelphia Zone 4 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 215-305 numbers?
MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC 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 215-305 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Philadelphia Zone 4 businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.