Prefix 614-288 — Columbus, OH
The 614-288 prefix belongs to area code 614 and is anchored to the Columbus rate center (OH). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Columbus is part of the Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 324. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
NANPA's central-office code records list AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (OCN 6701) as the code holder, assigned January 5, 2001. Because 614-288 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Caller ID showing 614-288 is not proof the call came from Columbus: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 614-285 | Columbus | AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
| 614-286 | Columbus | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
| 614-287 | Columbus | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 614-289 | New Albany (franklin) | LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF OHIO, LLC - OH |
| 614-290 | Columbus | AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
| 614-291 | Columbus | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
FAQ
Where is 614-288 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 614-288 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 614-288 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.