Prefix 317-499 — Indianapolis, IN
- Area code
- 317
- Prefix (NXX)
- 499
- Rate center
- Indianapolis
- State
- Indiana
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- METROPCS, INC.
- OCN
- 5562
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2016-07-18
- LATA
- 336
The 317-499 prefix belongs to area code 317 and is anchored to the Indianapolis rate center (IN). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
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.
The assigned code holder is METROPCS, INC., operating company number 5562, assigned July 18, 2016. 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 317-499 is not proof the call came from Indianapolis: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 317-496 | Indianapolis | OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS MIDWEST OPERATIONS, LLC |
| 317-497 | Greenwood | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - IN |
| 317-498 | Greenfield | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IN |
| 317-500 | Indianapolis | OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS MIDWEST OPERATIONS, LLC |
| 317-501 | Indianapolis | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IN |
| 317-502 | Indianapolis | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IN |
FAQ
Where is 317-499 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 317-499 numbers?
METROPCS, INC. 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 317-499 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.