Prefix 216-243 — Cleveland, OH
Numbers in the 216-243 prefix are registered to the Cleveland rate center in OH, inside area code 216. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (216-243-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
NANPA's central-office code records list BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - OH (OCN 001F) as the code holder, assigned July 30, 2018. Because 216-243 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 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 Cleveland caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 216-240 | Cleveland | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 216-241 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-242 | Cleveland | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 216-244 | Cleveland | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 216-245 | Terrace | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - OH |
| 216-246 | Cleveland | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
FAQ
Where is 216-243 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 216-243 numbers?
BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, 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 216-243 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.