Prefix 713-261 — Houston, TX
Numbers in the 713-261 prefix are registered to the Houston rate center in TX, inside area code 713. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (713-261-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
NANPA's central-office code records list AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (OCN 6701) as the code holder, assigned March 10, 2004. Because 713-261 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
The rate center lies in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 560. Local time follows the Central zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Houston caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 713-258 | Houston | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 713-259 | Houston | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 713-260 | Houston | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 713-262 | Houston | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 713-263 | Houston | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 713-264 | Houston | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
FAQ
Where is 713-261 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Houston rate center in TX, area code 713. It is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 713-261 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 713-261 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Houston businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.