Prefix 216-457 — Cleveland, OH
The 216-457 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.
NANPA's central-office code records list T-MOBILE USA, INC. (OCN 6529) as the code holder, assigned October 22, 2021. Because 216-457 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Caller ID showing 216-457 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 216-454 | Terrace | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - OH |
| 216-455 | Terrace | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - OH |
| 216-456 | Cleveland | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - OH |
| 216-458 | Cleveland | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 216-459 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-460 | Montrose (cuyahoga) | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 216-457 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 216-457 numbers?
T-MOBILE USA, INC. 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 216-457 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.