Prefix 713-859 — Houston, TX
The 713-859 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.
The assigned code holder is NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL, operating company number 6534, assigned May 8, 2001. The prefix is not pooled, so the full 10,000-number block sits with the code holder (subject to number portability).
Caller ID showing 713-859 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 713-856 | Houston Suburban | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 713-857 | Houston | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
| 713-858 | Houston | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
| 713-860 | Houston | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - TX |
| 713-861 | Houston | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 713-862 | Houston | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
FAQ
Where is 713-859 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 713-859 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL holds the code. Individual numbers may still be ported to other providers.
Is a call from 713-859 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.