Prefix 305-316 — Miami, FL
305-316 identifies a block of numbers in Miami, FL, within the 305 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Miami.
The rate center lies in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano-West Palm Beach, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 460. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 305-316 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.
The assigned code holder is METROPCS, INC., operating company number 5562, assigned December 2, 2006. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 305-313 | Miami | SPOK, INC. |
| 305-314 | Miami | SPOK, INC. |
| 305-315 | Keys | ONVOY, LLC - FL |
| 305-317 | Keys | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - FL |
| 305-318 | North Dade | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 305-319 | North Dade | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
FAQ
Where is 305-316 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Miami rate center in FL, area code 305. It is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano-West Palm Beach, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 305-316 numbers?
METROPCS, 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 305-316 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Miami businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.