Prefix 503-298 — Astoria, OR
The 503-298 prefix belongs to area code 503 and is anchored to the Astoria rate center (OR). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
For routing purposes it sits in LATA 672. Numbers here keep Pacific time.
Code-holder of record: LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - OR (OCN 3234), assigned July 25, 2002. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 503-298 numbers may be served by different companies.
Caller ID showing 503-298 is not proof the call came from Astoria: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 503-295 | Portland | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 503-296 | Portland | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 503-297 | Portland | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 503-299 | Portland | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 503-300 | Bay City | CHARTER IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC |
| 503-301 | Portland | SPOK, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 503-298 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Astoria rate center in OR, area code 503.
Which company owns 503-298 numbers?
LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, 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 503-298 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Astoria businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.