Prefix 216-232 — Independence, OH
- Area code
- 216
- Prefix (NXX)
- 232
- Rate center
- Independence
- State
- Ohio
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC
- OCN
- 318J
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2017-11-17
- LATA
- 320
Numbers in the 216-232 prefix are registered to the Independence rate center in OH, inside area code 216. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (216-232-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
The assigned code holder is COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC, operating company number 318J, assigned November 17, 2017. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
The rate center lies in the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 320. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Independence caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 216-229 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-230 | Cleveland | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - OH |
| 216-231 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-233 | Cleveland | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
| 216-235 | Cleveland | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 216-236 | Independence | FIRST COMMUNICATIONS, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 216-232 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Independence rate center in OH, area code 216. It is part of the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 216-232 numbers?
COMCAST IP PHONE, 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 216-232 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Independence businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.