Prefix 216-343 — Montrose (cuyahoga), OH
- Area code
- 216
- Prefix (NXX)
- 343
- Rate center
- Montrose (cuyahoga)
- State
- Ohio
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - OH
- OCN
- 001F
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2020-09-04
- LATA
- 320
The 216-343 prefix belongs to area code 216 and is anchored to the Montrose (cuyahoga) rate center (OH). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Montrose (cuyahoga) is part of the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 320. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
The assigned code holder is BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - OH, operating company number 001F, assigned September 4, 2020. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Caller ID showing 216-343 is not proof the call came from Montrose (cuyahoga): spoofing and porting both detach numbers from their origin. To verify a caller, hang up and dial the organization's published number, and report suspicious calls to the FTC.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 216-340 | Cleveland | NUSO, LLC |
| 216-341 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-342 | Terrace | TWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC |
| 216-344 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-345 | Terrace | METROPCS, INC. |
| 216-346 | Cleveland | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH |
FAQ
Where is 216-343 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Montrose (cuyahoga) rate center in OH, area code 216. It is part of the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 216-343 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 216-343 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Montrose (cuyahoga) businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.