Prefix 314-296 — Saint Louis, MO
- Area code
- 314
- Prefix (NXX)
- 296
- Rate center
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MO
- OCN
- 4932
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2011-10-03
- LATA
- 520
The 314-296 prefix belongs to area code 314 and is anchored to the Saint Louis rate center (MO). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Saint Louis is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 520. Numbers here keep Central time.
The assigned code holder is LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MO, operating company number 4932, assigned October 3, 2011. 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 314-296 is not proof the call came from Saint Louis: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 314-293 | Oakville | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 314-294 | Ladue | AMERICAN MESSAGING SERVICES, LLC |
| 314-295 | Saint Louis | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
| 314-297 | Saint Louis | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - MO |
| 314-298 | Ladue | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 314-299 | Ladue | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 314-296 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Saint Louis rate center in MO, area code 314. It is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 314-296 numbers?
LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MO 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 314-296 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Saint Louis businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.