Prefix 312-708 — Chicago Zone 01, IL
- Area code
- 312
- Prefix (NXX)
- 708
- Rate center
- Chicago Zone 01
- State
- Illinois
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- ONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC
- OCN
- 624H
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2024-02-20
- LATA
- 358
The 312-708 prefix belongs to area code 312 and is anchored to the Chicago Zone 01 rate center (IL). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Chicago Zone 01 is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 358. Numbers here keep Central time.
The assigned code holder is ONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC, operating company number 624H, assigned February 20, 2024. 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 312-708 is not proof the call came from Chicago Zone 01: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 312-705 | Chicago Zone 01 | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - IL |
| 312-706 | Chicago Zone 01 | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - IL |
| 312-707 | Chicago Zone 01 | ILLINOIS BELL TEL CO |
| 312-709 | Chicago Zone 01 | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 312-710 | Chicago Zone 01 | ILLINOIS BELL TEL CO |
| 312-712 | Chicago Zone 01 | ILLINOIS BELL TEL CO |
FAQ
Where is 312-708 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Chicago Zone 01 rate center in IL, area code 312. It is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 312-708 numbers?
ONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC 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 312-708 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Chicago Zone 01 businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.