Prefix 305-847 — Homestead, FL
The 305-847 prefix belongs to area code 305 and is anchored to the Homestead rate center (FL). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Homestead is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano-West Palm Beach, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 460. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
The assigned code holder is MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - FL, operating company number 8664, assigned September 3, 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 305-847 is not proof the call came from Homestead: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 305-844 | Miami | SPOK, INC. |
| 305-845 | Keys | ONVOY, LLC - FL |
| 305-846 | Miami | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 305-848 | Keys | ONVOY, LLC - FL |
| 305-849 | Keys | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL |
| 305-850 | Keys | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
FAQ
Where is 305-847 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Homestead 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 305-847 numbers?
MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - FL 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 305-847 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Homestead businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.