Prefix 317-493 — Indianapolis, IN
- Area code
- 317
- Prefix (NXX)
- 493
- Rate center
- Indianapolis
- State
- Indiana
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS MIDWEST OPERATIONS, LLC
- OCN
- 2964
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2007-12-18
- LATA
- 336
A phone number starting 317-493 was issued in the Indianapolis rate center of IN — part of area code 317.
The assigned code holder is OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS MIDWEST OPERATIONS, LLC, operating company number 2964, assigned December 18, 2007. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
A scammer can display 317-493 without ever touching IN. 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.
Indianapolis is part of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 336. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 317-490 | Indianapolis | OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS MIDWEST OPERATIONS, LLC |
| 317-491 | Indianapolis | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - IN |
| 317-492 | Indianapolis | INDIANA BELL TEL CO INC |
| 317-494 | Franklin | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IN |
| 317-495 | Indianapolis | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - IN |
| 317-496 | Indianapolis | OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS MIDWEST OPERATIONS, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 317-493 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Indianapolis rate center in IN, area code 317. It is part of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 317-493 numbers?
OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS MIDWEST OPERATIONS, 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 317-493 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Indianapolis businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.