Prefix 614-427 — Columbus, OH
614-427 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 — 614-427 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.
The assigned code holder is TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - OH, operating company number 7532, assigned January 24, 2011. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 614-424 | Columbus | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 614-425 | Columbus | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH |
| 614-426 | Westerville | FIRST COMMUNICATIONS, LLC |
| 614-428 | Gahanna | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 614-429 | Columbus | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 614-430 | Worthington | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
FAQ
Where is 614-427 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 614-427 numbers?
TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - OH 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 614-427 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.