Prefix 216-236 — Independence, OH
- Area code
- 216
- Prefix (NXX)
- 236
- Rate center
- Independence
- State
- Ohio
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- FIRST COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
- OCN
- 460K
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2002-04-17
- LATA
- 320
Numbers in the 216-236 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 (216-236-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
Code-holder of record: FIRST COMMUNICATIONS, LLC (OCN 460K), assigned April 17, 2002. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 216-236 numbers may be served by different companies.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 216-232 | Independence | COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC |
| 216-233 | Cleveland | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
| 216-235 | Cleveland | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 216-237 | Cleveland | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - OH |
| 216-238 | Cleveland | EXIANT COMMUNICATIONS LLC |
| 216-239 | Cleveland | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 216-236 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 216-236 numbers?
FIRST COMMUNICATIONS, 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 216-236 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.