Prefix 757-747 — Norfolk Zone 2, VA
- Area code
- 757
- Prefix (NXX)
- 747
- Rate center
- Norfolk Zone 2
- State
- Virginia
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- PAETEC ITEL, LLC
- OCN
- 829J
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2003-10-27
- LATA
- 252
The 757-747 prefix belongs to area code 757 and is anchored to the Norfolk Zone 2 rate center (VA). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Norfolk Zone 2 is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesepeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 252. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
The assigned code holder is PAETEC ITEL, LLC, operating company number 829J, assigned October 27, 2003. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Caller ID showing 757-747 is not proof the call came from Norfolk Zone 2: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 757-744 | Holland | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - VA |
| 757-745 | Crittenden | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - VA |
| 757-746 | Newport News Zone 3 | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - VA |
| 757-748 | Norfolk Zone 2 | OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CAP OPERATIONS, LLC |
| 757-749 | Norfolk Zone 2 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 757-750 | Newport News Zone 1 | OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CAP OPERATIONS, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 757-747 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Norfolk Zone 2 rate center in VA, area code 757. It is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesepeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 757-747 numbers?
PAETEC ITEL, LLC 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 757-747 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Norfolk Zone 2 businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.