Prefix 407-279 — Kissimmee, FL
The 407-279 prefix belongs to area code 407 and is anchored to the Kissimmee rate center (FL). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Kissimmee is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 458. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
The assigned code holder is CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL, operating company number 6502, assigned January 22, 2007. 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 407-279 is not proof the call came from Kissimmee: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 407-276 | Orlando | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL |
| 407-277 | Orlando | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 407-278 | Oviedo | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 407-280 | Winter Park | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL |
| 407-281 | Orlando | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 407-282 | Orlando | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
FAQ
Where is 407-279 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Kissimmee rate center in FL, area code 407. It is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 407-279 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL 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 407-279 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Kissimmee businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.