Prefix 216-237 — Cleveland, OH
A phone number starting 216-237 was issued in the Cleveland rate center of OH — part of area code 216.
The assigned code holder is TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - OH, operating company number 7532, assigned December 4, 2017. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
A scammer can display 216-237 without ever touching OH. When in doubt, end the call and reach the company or agency through its official website; unwanted robocalls belong in the FTC's fraud report queue.
Cleveland is part of the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 320. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 216-233 | Cleveland | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
| 216-235 | Cleveland | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 216-236 | Independence | FIRST COMMUNICATIONS, LLC |
| 216-238 | Cleveland | EXIANT COMMUNICATIONS LLC |
| 216-239 | Cleveland | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 216-240 | Cleveland | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 216-237 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Cleveland rate center in OH, area code 216. It is part of the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 216-237 numbers?
TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - OH 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 216-237 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Cleveland businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.