Prefix 414-279 — Milwaukee Zone 1, WI
- Area code
- 414
- Prefix (NXX)
- 279
- Rate center
- Milwaukee Zone 1
- State
- Wisconsin
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- IP HORIZON LLC
- OCN
- 515J
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2021-05-03
- LATA
- 356
A phone number starting 414-279 was issued in the Milwaukee Zone 1 rate center of WI — part of area code 414.
The assigned code holder is IP HORIZON LLC, operating company number 515J, assigned May 3, 2021. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
A scammer can display 414-279 without ever touching WI. When in doubt, end the call and reach the company or agency through its official website; unwanted robocalls belong in the FTC's fraud report queue.
Milwaukee Zone 1 is part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 356. Numbers here keep Central time.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 414-276 | Milwaukee Zone 1 | WISCONSIN BELL INC |
| 414-277 | Milwaukee Zone 1 | WISCONSIN BELL INC |
| 414-278 | Milwaukee Zone 1 | WISCONSIN BELL INC |
| 414-280 | Milwaukee Zone 1 | WISCONSIN BELL INC |
| 414-281 | Milwaukee Zone 1 | WISCONSIN BELL INC |
| 414-282 | Milwaukee Zone 1 | WISCONSIN BELL INC |
FAQ
Where is 414-279 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 414-279 numbers?
IP HORIZON 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 414-279 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.