Prefix 407-268 — Sanford, FL
The 407-268 prefix belongs to area code 407 and is anchored to the Sanford rate center (FL). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Sanford 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 October 17, 2001. Because 407-268 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Caller ID showing 407-268 is not proof the call came from Sanford: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 407-265 | Winter Park | CENTURYLINK OF FLORIDA, INC. (UNITED) |
| 407-266 | Orlando | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 407-267 | Orlando | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 407-269 | Orlando | OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC |
| 407-270 | Orlando | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - FL |
| 407-271 | Orlando | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL |
FAQ
Where is 407-268 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Sanford rate center in FL, area code 407. It is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 407-268 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 407-268 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Sanford businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.