Prefix 512-679 — Austin, TX
Numbers in the 512-679 prefix are registered to the Austin rate center in TX, inside area code 512. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (512-679-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
NANPA's central-office code records list METROPCS, INC. (OCN 5562) as the code holder, assigned June 30, 2014. Because 512-679 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
The rate center lies in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 558. Local time follows the Central zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Austin caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 512-676 | Austin | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - TX |
| 512-677 | Georgetown | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 512-678 | Bastrop | U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS |
| 512-680 | Austin | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 512-681 | Austin | LEVEL 3 OF TELECOM OF TEXAS, LLC - TX |
| 512-682 | Austin | LEVEL 3 OF TELECOM OF TEXAS, LLC - TX |
FAQ
Where is 512-679 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Austin rate center in TX, area code 512. It is part of the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 512-679 numbers?
METROPCS, 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 512-679 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Austin businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.