Prefix 317-779 — Indianapolis, IN
- Area code
- 317
- Prefix (NXX)
- 779
- Rate center
- Indianapolis
- State
- Indiana
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
- OCN
- 6534
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2019-05-10
- LATA
- 336
317-779 identifies a block of numbers in Indianapolis, IN, within the 317 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Indianapolis.
The rate center lies in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 336. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 317-779 can be spoofed like any US prefix. If a call feels off, verify through an official callback number and file a complaint with the FCC or FTC.
NANPA's central-office code records list NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL (OCN 6534) as the code holder, assigned May 10, 2019. Because 317-779 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 317-776 | Noblesville | INDIANA BELL TEL CO INC |
| 317-777 | Indianapolis | OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS MIDWEST OPERATIONS, LLC |
| 317-778 | Indianapolis | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
| 317-780 | Indianapolis | INDIANA BELL TEL CO INC |
| 317-781 | Indianapolis | INDIANA BELL TEL CO INC |
| 317-782 | Indianapolis | INDIANA BELL TEL CO INC |
FAQ
Where is 317-779 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 317-779 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 317-779 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.