Prefix 216-525 — Independence, OH
- Area code
- 216
- Prefix (NXX)
- 525
- Rate center
- Independence
- State
- Ohio
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- OHIO BELL TEL CO
- OCN
- 9321
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2001-03-27
- LATA
- 320
A phone number starting 216-525 was issued in the Independence rate center of OH — part of area code 216.
NANPA's central-office code records list OHIO BELL TEL CO (OCN 9321) as the code holder, assigned March 27, 2001. Because 216-525 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
A scammer can display 216-525 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.
Independence 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 216-522 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-523 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-524 | Independence | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-526 | Cleveland | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 216-527 | Cleveland | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH |
| 216-528 | Cleveland | CALLWORKS CORPORATION |
FAQ
Where is 216-525 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 216-525 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 216-525 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.