Prefix 913-553 — Kansas City, KS
- Area code
- 913
- Prefix (NXX)
- 553
- Rate center
- Kansas City
- State
- Kansas
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
- OCN
- 6534
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2010-11-18
- LATA
- 524
913-553 identifies a block of numbers in Kansas City, KS, within the 913 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Kansas City.
The rate center lies in the Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 524. Local time follows the Central zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 913-553 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 NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL, operating company number 6534, assigned November 18, 2010. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 913-548 | Kansas City | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KS |
| 913-549 | Kansas City | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KS |
| 913-551 | Kansas City | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 913-557 | Paola | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 913-558 | Kansas City | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KS |
| 913-562 | Kansas City | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KS |
FAQ
Where is 913-553 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Kansas City rate center in KS, area code 913. It is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 913-553 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL 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 913-553 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Kansas City businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.