Prefix 614-426 — Westerville, OH
- Area code
- 614
- Prefix (NXX)
- 426
- Rate center
- Westerville
- State
- Ohio
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- FIRST COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
- OCN
- 460K
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2002-07-23
- LATA
- 324
The 614-426 prefix belongs to area code 614 and is anchored to the Westerville rate center (OH). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Westerville 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 FIRST COMMUNICATIONS, LLC (OCN 460K) as the code holder, assigned July 23, 2002. Because 614-426 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Caller ID showing 614-426 is not proof the call came from Westerville: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 614-423 | Westerville | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - OH |
| 614-424 | Columbus | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 614-425 | Columbus | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH |
| 614-427 | Columbus | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - OH |
| 614-428 | Gahanna | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 614-429 | Columbus | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
FAQ
Where is 614-426 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Westerville rate center in OH, area code 614. It is part of the Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 614-426 numbers?
FIRST COMMUNICATIONS, LLC 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 614-426 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Westerville businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.