Prefix 303-502 — Fort Lupton, CO
- Area code
- 303
- Prefix (NXX)
- 502
- Rate center
- Fort Lupton
- State
- Colorado
- Time zone
- Mountain
- Code holder
- CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CO
- OCN
- 6567
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2005-12-13
- LATA
- 656
The 303-502 prefix belongs to area code 303 and is anchored to the Fort Lupton rate center (CO). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
For routing purposes it sits in LATA 656. Numbers here keep Mountain time.
The assigned code holder is CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CO, operating company number 6567, assigned December 13, 2005. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Caller ID showing 303-502 is not proof the call came from Fort Lupton: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 303-499 | Denver | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 303-500 | Hudson | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CO |
| 303-501 | Denver | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CO |
| 303-503 | Denver | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CO |
| 303-504 | Denver | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 303-505 | Denver | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 303-502 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Fort Lupton rate center in CO, area code 303.
Which company owns 303-502 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - 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 303-502 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Fort Lupton businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.