Prefix 813-422 — Tampa Central, FL
- Area code
- 813
- Prefix (NXX)
- 422
- Rate center
- Tampa Central
- State
- Florida
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL
- OCN
- 6502
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2008-07-18
- LATA
- 952
813-422 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 — 813-422 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.
The assigned code holder is CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL, operating company number 6502, assigned July 18, 2008. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 813-419 | Tampa South | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - FL |
| 813-420 | Tampa | AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
| 813-421 | Tampa Central | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - FL |
| 813-423 | Tampa East | YMAX COMMUNICATIONS CORP. - FL |
| 813-424 | Tampa Central | AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
| 813-425 | Tampa Central | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - FL |
FAQ
Where is 813-422 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 813-422 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 813-422 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.