Prefix 787-356 — Arecibo, PR
Numbers in the 787-356 prefix are registered to the Arecibo rate center in PR, inside area code 787. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (787-356-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
The assigned code holder is METROPCS, INC., operating company number 5562, assigned March 16, 2001. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
The rate center lies in the (San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area). The serving LATA is 820. Local time follows the Atlantic zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Arecibo caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 787-353 | Rio Piedras | MR. BEEPER, INC. |
| 787-354 | Santurce | LIBERTY MOBILE PUERTO RICO INC. |
| 787-355 | Luquillo | LIBERTY MOBILE PUERTO RICO INC. |
| 787-357 | Cabo Rojo | LIBERTY MOBILE PUERTO RICO INC. |
| 787-358 | Santurce | METROPCS, INC. |
| 787-359 | Naranjito | SUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA |
FAQ
Where is 787-356 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Arecibo rate center in PR, area code 787. It is part of the (San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area).
Which company owns 787-356 numbers?
METROPCS, 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 787-356 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Arecibo businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.