Prefix 314-278 — Kirkwood, MO
A phone number starting 314-278 was issued in the Kirkwood rate center of MO — part of area code 314.
Code-holder of record: NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL (OCN 6534), assigned January 15, 2013. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 314-278 numbers may be served by different companies.
A scammer can display 314-278 without ever touching MO. 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.
Kirkwood is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 520. Numbers here keep Central time.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 314-275 | Creve Coeur | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 314-276 | Ladue | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 314-277 | Kirkwood | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
| 314-279 | Ladue | CHARTER IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC |
| 314-280 | Saint Louis | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 314-281 | Ladue | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
FAQ
Where is 314-278 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Kirkwood rate center in MO, area code 314. It is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 314-278 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL 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 314-278 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Kirkwood businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.