Prefix 216-526 — Cleveland, OH
Numbers in the 216-526 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 (216-526-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
NANPA's central-office code records list T-MOBILE USA, INC. (OCN 6529) as the code holder, assigned January 6, 2003. Because 216-526 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 216-523 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-524 | Independence | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-525 | Independence | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 216-527 | Cleveland | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH |
| 216-528 | Cleveland | CALLWORKS CORPORATION |
| 216-529 | Cleveland | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
FAQ
Where is 216-526 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 216-526 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 216-526 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.