Prefix 215-445 — Philadelphia Zone 2, PA
- Area code
- 215
- Prefix (NXX)
- 445
- Rate center
- Philadelphia Zone 2
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
- OCN
- 4036
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2023-07-18
- LATA
- 228
A phone number starting 215-445 was issued in the Philadelphia Zone 2 rate center of PA — part of area code 215.
The assigned code holder is NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC, operating company number 4036, assigned July 18, 2023. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
A scammer can display 215-445 without ever touching PA. When in doubt, end the call and reach the company or agency through its official website; unwanted robocalls belong in the FTC's fraud report queue.
Philadelphia Zone 2 is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 228. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 215-442 | Philadelphia Suburban Zone 39 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-443 | Philadelphia Suburban Zone 39 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-444 | Philadelphia Suburban Zone 39 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-446 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - PA |
| 215-447 | Philadelphia Suburban Zone 41 | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - PA |
| 215-448 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 215-445 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 215-445 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 215-445 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.