Prefix 612-283 — Twin Cities, MN
- Area code
- 612
- Prefix (NXX)
- 283
- Rate center
- Twin Cities
- State
- Minnesota
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MN
- OCN
- 5816
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2017-08-03
- LATA
- 628
Numbers in the 612-283 prefix are registered to the Twin Cities rate center in MN, inside area code 612. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (612-283-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
The assigned code holder is CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MN, operating company number 5816, assigned August 3, 2017. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
The rate center lies in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 628. Local time follows the Central zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Twin Cities caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 612-280 | Twin Cities | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MN |
| 612-281 | Twin Cities | AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
| 612-282 | Twin Cities | AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
| 612-284 | Twin Cities | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MN |
| 612-285 | Twin Cities | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 612-286 | Twin Cities | VONAGE AMERICA LLC |
FAQ
Where is 612-283 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Twin Cities rate center in MN, area code 612. It is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 612-283 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MN 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 612-283 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Twin Cities businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.