Prefix 215-617 — Philadelphia Zone 1, PA
- Area code
- 215
- Prefix (NXX)
- 617
- Rate center
- Philadelphia Zone 1
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- METROPCS, INC.
- OCN
- 5562
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2011-04-12
- LATA
- 228
Numbers in the 215-617 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 (215-617-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
Code-holder of record: METROPCS, INC. (OCN 5562), assigned April 12, 2011. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 215-617 numbers may be served by different companies.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 215-614 | Philadelphia Zone 2 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-615 | Philadelphia Zone 2 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-616 | North Wales | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-618 | Philadelphia Zone 4 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-619 | Philadelphia Suburban Zone 33 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-620 | Philadelphia Zone 2 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA |
FAQ
Where is 215-617 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 215-617 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 215-617 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.