Prefix 503-265 — Portland, OR
A phone number starting 503-265 was issued in the Portland rate center of OR — part of area code 503.
The assigned code holder is TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - OR, operating company number 7531. 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 503-265 without ever touching OR. 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.
Portland is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 672. Numbers here keep Pacific time.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 503-262 | Portland | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 503-263 | Canby Needy | CANBY TEL. ASSN. |
| 503-264 | Beaverton | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 503-266 | Canby Needy | CANBY TEL. ASSN. |
| 503-267 | Portland | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 503-268 | Beaverton | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - OR |
FAQ
Where is 503-265 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Portland rate center in OR, area code 503. It is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 503-265 numbers?
TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - OR 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 503-265 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Portland businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.