Prefix 407-253 — Orlando, FL
The 407-253 prefix belongs to area code 407 and is anchored to the Orlando rate center (FL). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Orlando is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 458. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
NANPA's central-office code records list BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL (OCN 9417) as the code holder, assigned August 6, 2001. Because 407-253 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Caller ID showing 407-253 is not proof the call came from Orlando: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 407-250 | Orlando | BHN IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC |
| 407-251 | Orlando | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 407-252 | Winter Park | AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
| 407-254 | Orlando | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 407-255 | Orlando | METROPCS NETWORKS, LLC |
| 407-256 | Orlando | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
FAQ
Where is 407-253 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Orlando rate center in FL, area code 407. It is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 407-253 numbers?
BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL 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 407-253 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Orlando businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.