Prefix 813-280 — Tampa Central, FL
- Area code
- 813
- Prefix (NXX)
- 280
- Rate center
- Tampa Central
- State
- Florida
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- MCI WORLDCOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - FL
- OCN
- 7448
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2011-06-15
- LATA
- 952
Numbers in the 813-280 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 (813-280-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
Code-holder of record: MCI WORLDCOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - FL (OCN 7448), assigned June 15, 2011. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 813-280 numbers may be served by different companies.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 813-277 | Tampa Central | FRONTIER FLORIDA LLC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF FLORIDA |
| 813-278 | Tampa East | AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
| 813-279 | Tampa North | METROPCS, INC. |
| 813-281 | Tampa Central | FRONTIER FLORIDA LLC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF FLORIDA |
| 813-282 | Tampa Central | FRONTIER FLORIDA LLC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF FLORIDA |
| 813-283 | Tampa | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - FL |
FAQ
Where is 813-280 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 813-280 numbers?
MCI WORLDCOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - 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 813-280 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.