Prefix 216-246 — Cleveland, OH
The 216-246 prefix belongs to area code 216 and is anchored to the Cleveland rate center (OH). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Cleveland is part of the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 320. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
NANPA's central-office code records list NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL (OCN 6534) as the code holder, assigned November 27, 2001. Because 216-246 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Caller ID showing 216-246 is not proof the call came from Cleveland: spoofing and porting both detach numbers from their origin. To verify a caller, hang up and dial the organization's published number, and report suspicious calls to the FTC.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 216-243 | Cleveland | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - OH |
| 216-244 | Cleveland | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 216-245 | Terrace | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - OH |
| 216-247 | Montrose (cuyahoga) | ONVOY, LLC - OH |
| 216-249 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-250 | Cleveland | AIRESPRING, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 216-246 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 216-246 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL 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 216-246 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.