Prefix 813-257 — Tampa Central, FL
- Area code
- 813
- Prefix (NXX)
- 257
- Rate center
- Tampa Central
- State
- Florida
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - FL
- OCN
- 4802
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2006-11-27
- LATA
- 952
Numbers in the 813-257 prefix are registered to the Tampa Central rate center in FL, inside area code 813. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (813-257-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
The assigned code holder is LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - FL, operating company number 4802, assigned November 27, 2006. 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 952. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Tampa Central caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 813-254 | Tampa Central | FRONTIER FLORIDA LLC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF FLORIDA |
| 813-255 | Tampa Central | METROPCS, INC. |
| 813-256 | Tampa Central | AMERICAN MESSAGING SERVICES, LLC |
| 813-258 | Tampa Central | FRONTIER FLORIDA LLC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF FLORIDA |
| 813-259 | Tampa Central | FRONTIER FLORIDA LLC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF FLORIDA |
| 813-260 | Tampa South | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
FAQ
Where is 813-257 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Tampa Central rate center in FL, area code 813. It is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 813-257 numbers?
LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - FL 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 813-257 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Tampa Central businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.