Prefix 215-626 — Philadelphia Zone 2, PA
- Area code
- 215
- Prefix (NXX)
- 626
- Rate center
- Philadelphia Zone 2
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- METROPCS, INC.
- OCN
- 5562
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2008-02-14
- LATA
- 228
Numbers in the 215-626 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 (215-626-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
NANPA's central-office code records list METROPCS, INC. (OCN 5562) as the code holder, assigned February 14, 2008. Because 215-626 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 215-623 | Philadelphia Suburban Zone 34 | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 215-624 | Philadelphia Zone 4 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-625 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-627 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-628 | Philadelphia Suburban Zone 33 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-629 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 215-626 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 215-626 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 215-626 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.