Prefix 904-240 — Jacksonville, FL
- Area code
- 904
- Prefix (NXX)
- 240
- Rate center
- Jacksonville
- State
- Florida
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- POWERTEL JACKSONVILLE LICENSES, INC.
- OCN
- 7472
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2006-11-15
- LATA
- 452
The 904-240 prefix belongs to area code 904 and is anchored to the Jacksonville rate center (FL). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Jacksonville is part of the Jacksonville, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 452. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
NANPA's central-office code records list POWERTEL JACKSONVILLE LICENSES, INC. (OCN 7472) as the code holder, assigned November 15, 2006. Because 904-240 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Caller ID showing 904-240 is not proof the call came from Jacksonville: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 904-237 | Jacksonville | POWERTEL JACKSONVILLE LICENSES, INC. |
| 904-238 | Jacksonville | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 904-239 | Jacksonville | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL |
| 904-241 | Jacksonville Beach | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 904-242 | Jacksonville Beach | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 904-243 | Orange Park | COMMIO, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 904-240 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Jacksonville rate center in FL, area code 904. It is part of the Jacksonville, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 904-240 numbers?
POWERTEL JACKSONVILLE LICENSES, 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 904-240 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Jacksonville businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.