Prefix 215-316 — Philadelphia Zone 2, PA
- Area code
- 215
- Prefix (NXX)
- 316
- Rate center
- Philadelphia Zone 2
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
- OCN
- 7229
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- LATA
- 228
Numbers in the 215-316 prefix are registered to the Philadelphia Zone 2 rate center in PA, inside area code 215. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (215-316-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
NANPA's central-office code records list MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC (OCN 7229) as the code holder. Because 215-316 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 2 caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 215-313 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 215-314 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | SPOK, INC. |
| 215-315 | Philadelphia Suburban Zone 39 | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - PA |
| 215-317 | Philadelphia Suburban Zone 33 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 215-318 | Philadelphia Suburban Zone 45 | RCN TELECOM SERVICES OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-319 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | SPOK, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 215-316 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 215-316 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 215-316 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.