Prefix 317-556 — Indianapolis, IN
- Area code
- 317
- Prefix (NXX)
- 556
- Rate center
- Indianapolis
- State
- Indiana
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
- OCN
- 6534
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2016-01-14
- LATA
- 336
A phone number starting 317-556 was issued in the Indianapolis rate center of IN — part of area code 317.
Code-holder of record: NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL (OCN 6534), assigned January 14, 2016. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 317-556 numbers may be served by different companies.
A scammer can display 317-556 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 317-552 | Indianapolis | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - IN |
| 317-553 | Indianapolis | AMERICAN MESSAGING SERVICES, LLC |
| 317-554 | Indianapolis | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - IN |
| 317-557 | Indianapolis | METROPCS, INC. |
| 317-558 | Fishers | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - IN |
| 317-559 | Indianapolis | PEERLESS NETWORK OF INDIANA, LLC - IN |
FAQ
Where is 317-556 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 317-556 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 317-556 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.