Prefix 412-587 — Pittsburgh Zone 7, PA
- Area code
- 412
- Prefix (NXX)
- 587
- Rate center
- Pittsburgh Zone 7
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
- OCN
- 7229
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2001-06-19
- LATA
- 234
The 412-587 prefix belongs to area code 412 and is anchored to the Pittsburgh Zone 7 rate center (PA). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Pittsburgh Zone 7 is part of the Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 234. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
NANPA's central-office code records list MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC (OCN 7229) as the code holder, assigned June 19, 2001. Because 412-587 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Caller ID showing 412-587 is not proof the call came from Pittsburgh Zone 7: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 412-584 | Pittsburgh Zone 1 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
| 412-585 | Criders Corners | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA |
| 412-586 | Pittsburgh Zone 1 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 412-588 | Pittsburgh Zone 1 | TELNYX LLC |
| 412-589 | Pittsburgh Zone 1 | AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
| 412-590 | Pittsburgh Zone 2 | SPOK, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 412-587 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Pittsburgh Zone 7 rate center in PA, area code 412. It is part of the Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 412-587 numbers?
MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC 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 412-587 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Pittsburgh Zone 7 businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.