Prefix 813-297 — Tampa Central, FL
- Area code
- 813
- Prefix (NXX)
- 297
- Rate center
- Tampa Central
- State
- Florida
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
- OCN
- 6701
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2011-06-22
- LATA
- 952
Numbers in the 813-297 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 (813-297-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
NANPA's central-office code records list AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (OCN 6701) as the code holder, assigned June 22, 2011. Because 813-297 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 813-294 | Tampa | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL |
| 813-295 | Tampa | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL |
| 813-296 | Tampa South | AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
| 813-298 | Tampa | XO FLORIDA, INC. |
| 813-299 | Tampa | METROPCS, INC. |
| 813-300 | Tampa | AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 813-297 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 813-297 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 813-297 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.