Prefix 216-490 — Independence, OH
- Area code
- 216
- Prefix (NXX)
- 490
- Rate center
- Independence
- State
- Ohio
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
- OCN
- 6534
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2022-12-09
- LATA
- 320
216-490 identifies a block of numbers in Independence, OH, within the 216 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Independence.
The rate center lies in the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 320. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 216-490 can be spoofed like any US prefix. If a call feels off, verify through an official callback number and file a complaint with the FCC or FTC.
Code-holder of record: NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL (OCN 6534), assigned December 9, 2022. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 216-490 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 216-487 | Independence | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - OH |
| 216-488 | Terrace | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-489 | Cleveland | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 216-491 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-492 | Cleveland | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - OH |
| 216-493 | Cleveland | SKYE TELECOM LLC DBA SKYETEL |
FAQ
Where is 216-490 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Independence rate center in OH, area code 216. It is part of the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 216-490 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL 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 216-490 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Independence businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.