Prefix 713-848 — Houston, TX
The 713-848 prefix belongs to area code 713 and is anchored to the Houston rate center (TX). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Houston is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 560. Numbers here keep Central time.
NANPA's central-office code records list TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - TX (OCN 7138) as the code holder, assigned August 2, 2006. Because 713-848 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Caller ID showing 713-848 is not proof the call came from Houston: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 713-845 | Houston | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 713-846 | Houston | SPOK, INC. |
| 713-847 | Houston | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 713-849 | Houston Suburban | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 713-850 | Houston | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 713-851 | Houston | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
FAQ
Where is 713-848 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 713-848 numbers?
TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - TX 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 713-848 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.