Prefix 216-282 — Cleveland, OH
A phone number starting 216-282 was issued in the Cleveland rate center of OH — part of area code 216.
NANPA's central-office code records list PEERLESS NETWORK OF OHIO, LLC - OH (OCN 284F) as the code holder, assigned June 2, 2010. Because 216-282 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
A scammer can display 216-282 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 216-279 | Terrace | ONVOY, LLC - OH |
| 216-280 | Cleveland | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
| 216-281 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-283 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-284 | Independence | ONVOY, LLC - OH |
| 216-285 | Terrace | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
FAQ
Where is 216-282 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 216-282 numbers?
PEERLESS NETWORK OF OHIO, 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 216-282 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.