Prefix 813-278 — Tampa East, FL
- Area code
- 813
- Prefix (NXX)
- 278
- Rate center
- Tampa East
- State
- Florida
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
- OCN
- 6701
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2016-04-28
- LATA
- 952
A phone number starting 813-278 was issued in the Tampa East rate center of FL — part of area code 813.
The assigned code holder is AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., operating company number 6701, assigned April 28, 2016. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
A scammer can display 813-278 without ever touching FL. When in doubt, end the call and reach the company or agency through its official website; unwanted robocalls belong in the FTC's fraud report queue.
Tampa East is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 952. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 813-275 | Tampa Central | FRONTIER FLORIDA LLC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF FLORIDA |
| 813-276 | Tampa Central | FRONTIER FLORIDA LLC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF FLORIDA |
| 813-277 | Tampa Central | FRONTIER FLORIDA LLC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF FLORIDA |
| 813-279 | Tampa North | METROPCS, INC. |
| 813-280 | Tampa Central | MCI WORLDCOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - FL |
| 813-281 | Tampa Central | FRONTIER FLORIDA LLC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF FLORIDA |
FAQ
Where is 813-278 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Tampa East rate center in FL, area code 813. It is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 813-278 numbers?
AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, 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 813-278 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Tampa East businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.