Prefix 813-291 — Tampa Central, FL
- Area code
- 813
- Prefix (NXX)
- 291
- Rate center
- Tampa Central
- State
- Florida
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
- OCN
- 6701
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2016-05-03
- LATA
- 952
813-291 identifies a block of numbers in Tampa Central, FL, within the 813 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Tampa Central.
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.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 813-291 can be spoofed like any US prefix. If a call feels off, verify through an official callback number and file a complaint with the FCC or FTC.
Code-holder of record: AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (OCN 6701), assigned May 3, 2016. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 813-291 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 813-288 | Tampa Central | FRONTIER FLORIDA LLC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF FLORIDA |
| 813-289 | Tampa Central | FRONTIER FLORIDA LLC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF FLORIDA |
| 813-290 | Tampa Central | FRONTIER FLORIDA LLC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF FLORIDA |
| 813-292 | Tampa | SPOK, INC. |
| 813-293 | Tampa | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL |
| 813-294 | Tampa | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL |
FAQ
Where is 813-291 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 813-291 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 813-291 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.