Prefix 216-356 — Cleveland, OH
A phone number starting 216-356 was issued in the Cleveland rate center of OH — part of area code 216.
The assigned code holder is PAETEC ITEL, LLC, operating company number 829J, assigned June 1, 2015. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
A scammer can display 216-356 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 216-353 | Cleveland | IP HORIZON LLC |
| 216-354 | Cleveland | TWILIO INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
| 216-355 | Independence | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 216-357 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-358 | Terrace | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-359 | Terrace | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - OH |
FAQ
Where is 216-356 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 216-356 numbers?
PAETEC ITEL, LLC 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 216-356 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.