Prefix 813-388 — Tampa North, FL
- Area code
- 813
- Prefix (NXX)
- 388
- Rate center
- Tampa North
- State
- Florida
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL
- OCN
- 6502
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2002-10-18
- LATA
- 952
The 813-388 prefix belongs to area code 813 and is anchored to the Tampa North rate center (FL). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Tampa North 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.
The assigned code holder is CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL, operating company number 6502, assigned October 18, 2002. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Caller ID showing 813-388 is not proof the call came from Tampa North: spoofing and porting both detach numbers from their origin. To verify a caller, hang up and dial the organization's published number, and report suspicious calls to the FTC.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 813-385 | Tampa | MCI WORLDCOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - FL |
| 813-386 | Tampa Central | LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF FLORIDA, LP - FL |
| 813-387 | Tampa Central | LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF FLORIDA, LP - FL |
| 813-389 | Tampa | AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
| 813-390 | Tampa | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 813-391 | Tampa | AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 813-388 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Tampa North rate center in FL, area code 813. It is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 813-388 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - 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 813-388 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Tampa North businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.