Prefix 414-245 — Milwaukee Zone 1, WI
- Area code
- 414
- Prefix (NXX)
- 245
- Rate center
- Milwaukee Zone 1
- State
- Wisconsin
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- WISCONSIN BELL INC
- OCN
- 9327
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2008-05-06
- LATA
- 356
414-245 identifies a block of numbers in Milwaukee Zone 1, WI, within the 414 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Milwaukee Zone 1.
The rate center lies in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 356. Local time follows the Central zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 414-245 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.
Code-holder of record: WISCONSIN BELL INC (OCN 9327), assigned May 6, 2008. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 414-245 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 414-242 | Milwaukee Zone 1 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - WI |
| 414-243 | Milwaukee Zone 1 | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 414-244 | Milwaukee Zone 1 | WISCONSIN BELL INC |
| 414-246 | Milwaukee Zone 3 | ONVOY, LLC - WI |
| 414-247 | Milwaukee Zone 4 | WISCONSIN BELL INC |
| 414-248 | Milwaukee Zone 1 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
FAQ
Where is 414-245 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Milwaukee Zone 1 rate center in WI, area code 414. It is part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 414-245 numbers?
WISCONSIN BELL INC 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 414-245 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Milwaukee Zone 1 businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.