Prefix 216-427 — Cleveland, OH
Numbers in the 216-427 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 (216-427-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
Code-holder of record: TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - OH (OCN 7532), assigned September 9, 2021. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 216-427 numbers may be served by different companies.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 216-424 | Cleveland | ONVOY, LLC - OH |
| 216-425 | Cleveland | ONVOY, LLC - OH |
| 216-426 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-428 | Cleveland | ONVOY, LLC - OH |
| 216-429 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-430 | Cleveland | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - OH |
FAQ
Where is 216-427 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 216-427 numbers?
TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, 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 216-427 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.