Prefix 614-254 — Columbus, OH
614-254 identifies a block of numbers in Columbus, OH, within the 614 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Columbus.
The rate center lies in the Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 324. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 614-254 can be spoofed like any US prefix. If a call feels off, verify through an official callback number and file a complaint with the FCC or FTC.
NANPA's central-office code records list AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (OCN 6701) as the code holder, assigned October 7, 2011. Because 614-254 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 614-251 | Columbus | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 614-252 | Columbus | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 614-253 | Columbus | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 614-255 | Columbus | LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF OHIO, LLC - OH |
| 614-256 | Columbus | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
| 614-257 | Columbus | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
FAQ
Where is 614-254 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Columbus rate center in OH, area code 614. It is part of the Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 614-254 numbers?
AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, 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 614-254 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Columbus businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.