Prefix 216-442 — Cleveland, OH
The 216-442 prefix belongs to area code 216 and is anchored to the Cleveland rate center (OH). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Cleveland 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 OHIO BELL TEL CO, operating company number 9321, assigned December 2, 2010. 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 216-442 is not proof the call came from Cleveland: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 216-438 | Montrose (cuyahoga) | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 216-440 | Cleveland | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH |
| 216-441 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-443 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-444 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-445 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
FAQ
Where is 216-442 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 216-442 numbers?
OHIO BELL TEL CO 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 216-442 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.