Prefix 216-294 — Cleveland, OH
Numbers in the 216-294 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 (216-294-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
The assigned code holder is NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL, operating company number 6534, assigned September 17, 2019. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 216-291 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-292 | Terrace | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-293 | Cleveland | ONVOY, LLC - OH |
| 216-295 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-296 | Cleveland | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH |
| 216-297 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
FAQ
Where is 216-294 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 216-294 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 216-294 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.