Prefix 512-701 — Austin, TX
Numbers in the 512-701 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 (512-701-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
Code-holder of record: NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL (OCN 6534), assigned March 16, 2009. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 512-701 numbers may be served by different companies.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 512-697 | Austin | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - TX |
| 512-698 | Austin | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 512-699 | Austin | METROPCS, INC. |
| 512-702 | Austin | U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS |
| 512-703 | Austin | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 512-704 | Austin | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
FAQ
Where is 512-701 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 512-701 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL 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 512-701 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.