Prefix 216-286 — Cleveland, OH
A phone number starting 216-286 was issued in the Cleveland rate center of OH — part of area code 216.
Code-holder of record: OHIO BELL TEL CO (OCN 9321), assigned September 7, 2004. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 216-286 numbers may be served by different companies.
A scammer can display 216-286 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 216-283 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-284 | Independence | ONVOY, LLC - OH |
| 216-285 | Terrace | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-287 | Cleveland | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH |
| 216-288 | Cleveland | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 216-289 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
FAQ
Where is 216-286 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 216-286 numbers?
OHIO BELL TEL CO 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 216-286 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.