Prefix 704-253 — Statesville, NC
- Area code
- 704
- Prefix (NXX)
- 253
- Rate center
- Statesville
- State
- North Carolina
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - NC
- OCN
- 8389
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2001-01-23
- LATA
- 422
A phone number starting 704-253 was issued in the Statesville rate center of NC — part of area code 704.
The assigned code holder is TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - NC, operating company number 8389, assigned January 23, 2001. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
A scammer can display 704-253 without ever touching NC. When in doubt, end the call and reach the company or agency through its official website; unwanted robocalls belong in the FTC's fraud report queue.
Statesville is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 422. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 704-250 | Kannapolis | WINDSTREAM CONCORD TELEPHONE, LLC |
| 704-251 | Stony Point | CHARTER IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC |
| 704-252 | Statesville | SUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA |
| 704-254 | Monroe | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 704-255 | Davidson | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NC |
| 704-256 | Waxhaw | TWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 704-253 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Statesville rate center in NC, area code 704. It is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 704-253 numbers?
TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - NC 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 704-253 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Statesville businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.