Prefix 215-866 — Philadelphia Zone 3, PA
- Area code
- 215
- Prefix (NXX)
- 866
- Rate center
- Philadelphia Zone 3
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- NETCARRIER TELECOM, INC. - PA
- OCN
- 5494
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2001-08-03
- LATA
- 228
215-866 identifies a block of numbers in Philadelphia Zone 3, PA, within the 215 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Philadelphia Zone 3.
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.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 215-866 can be spoofed like any US prefix. If a call feels off, verify through an official callback number and file a complaint with the FCC or FTC.
NANPA's central-office code records list NETCARRIER TELECOM, INC. - PA (OCN 5494) as the code holder, assigned August 3, 2001. Because 215-866 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 215-863 | Philadelphia Zone 2 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-864 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-865 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | SPOK, INC. |
| 215-867 | Newtown | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 215-868 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS ENTERPRISES, LP |
| 215-869 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS ENTERPRISES, LP |
FAQ
Where is 215-866 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Philadelphia Zone 3 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 215-866 numbers?
NETCARRIER TELECOM, INC. - PA 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 215-866 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Philadelphia Zone 3 businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.