Prefix 303-243 — Denver, CO
A phone number starting 303-243 was issued in the Denver rate center of CO — part of area code 303.
The assigned code holder is N.E. COLORADO CELLULAR, INC., operating company number 6874. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
A scammer can display 303-243 without ever touching CO. 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.
Denver is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 656. Numbers here keep Mountain time.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 303-240 | Denver | SPOK, INC. |
| 303-241 | Denver | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CO |
| 303-242 | Denver | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 303-244 | Denver | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 303-245 | Denver | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 303-246 | Denver | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 303-243 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Denver rate center in CO, area code 303. It is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 303-243 numbers?
N.E. COLORADO CELLULAR, 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 303-243 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Denver businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.