Prefix 813-408 — Tampa West, FL
- Area code
- 813
- Prefix (NXX)
- 408
- Rate center
- Tampa West
- State
- Florida
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- METROPCS, INC.
- OCN
- 5562
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2008-04-29
- LATA
- 952
813-408 identifies a block of numbers in Tampa West, FL, within the 813 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Tampa West.
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 — 813-408 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: METROPCS, INC. (OCN 5562), assigned April 29, 2008. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 813-408 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 813-405 | Tampa Central | AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
| 813-406 | Tampa North | AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
| 813-407 | Tampa | AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
| 813-409 | Tampa East | METROPCS, INC. |
| 813-410 | Tampa | METROPCS, INC. |
| 813-412 | Tampa | METROPCS, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 813-408 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Tampa West rate center in FL, area code 813. It is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 813-408 numbers?
METROPCS, 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 813-408 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Tampa West businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.