Prefix 216-270 — Independence, OH
- Area code
- 216
- Prefix (NXX)
- 270
- Rate center
- Independence
- State
- Ohio
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - OH
- OCN
- 001F
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2019-02-13
- LATA
- 320
216-270 identifies a block of numbers in Independence, OH, within the 216 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Independence.
The rate center lies in the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 320. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 216-270 can be spoofed like any US prefix. If a call feels off, verify through an official callback number and file a complaint with the FCC or FTC.
Code-holder of record: BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - OH (OCN 001F), assigned February 13, 2019. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 216-270 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 216-267 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-268 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-269 | Cleveland | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 216-271 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-272 | Cleveland | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
| 216-273 | Cleveland | AT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 216-270 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 216-270 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 216-270 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.