Prefix 216-304 — Cleveland, OH
216-304 identifies a block of numbers in Cleveland, OH, within the 216 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Cleveland.
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 — 216-304 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.
The assigned code holder is NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL, operating company number 6534, assigned December 18, 2019. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 216-301 | Cleveland | NUSO, LLC |
| 216-302 | Cleveland | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
| 216-303 | Cleveland | CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC |
| 216-305 | Cleveland | AMERICAN MESSAGING SERVICES, LLC |
| 216-306 | Cleveland | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - OH |
| 216-307 | Cleveland | METROPCS, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 216-304 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 216-304 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 216-304 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.