Prefix 813-425 — Tampa Central, FL
- Area code
- 813
- Prefix (NXX)
- 425
- Rate center
- Tampa Central
- State
- Florida
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - FL
- OCN
- 8300
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2005-04-15
- LATA
- 952
The 813-425 prefix belongs to area code 813 and is anchored to the Tampa Central rate center (FL). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Tampa Central 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 TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - FL, operating company number 8300, assigned April 15, 2005. 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 813-425 is not proof the call came from Tampa Central: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 813-422 | Tampa Central | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL |
| 813-423 | Tampa East | YMAX COMMUNICATIONS CORP. - FL |
| 813-424 | Tampa Central | AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
| 813-426 | Tampa Central | AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
| 813-427 | Zephyrhills | ABC PAGING CITY BEEPERS, INC. |
| 813-428 | Tampa North | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
FAQ
Where is 813-425 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 813-425 numbers?
TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - 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 813-425 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.