Prefix 414-249 — Milwaukee Zone 1, WI
- Area code
- 414
- Prefix (NXX)
- 249
- Rate center
- Milwaukee Zone 1
- State
- Wisconsin
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- T-MOBILE USA, INC.
- OCN
- 6529
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2013-09-20
- LATA
- 356
414-249 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 — 414-249 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: T-MOBILE USA, INC. (OCN 6529), assigned September 20, 2013. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 414-249 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 414-250 | Milwaukee Zone 1 | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC WI |
| 414-251 | Milwaukee Zone 1 | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC WI |
| 414-252 | Milwaukee Zone 1 | AT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 414-249 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 414-249 numbers?
T-MOBILE USA, 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 414-249 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.