Prefix 916-273 — Sacramento:main Da, CA
- Area code
- 916
- Prefix (NXX)
- 273
- Rate center
- Sacramento:main Da
- State
- California
- Time zone
- Pacific
- Code holder
- U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS
- OCN
- 671J
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2005-03-09
- LATA
- 726
916-273 identifies a block of numbers in Sacramento:main Da, CA, within the 916 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Sacramento:main Da.
The rate center lies in the Sacramento--Roseville--Folsom, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 726. Local time follows the Pacific zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 916-273 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 U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS, operating company number 671J, assigned March 9, 2005. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 916-270 | Walnut Grove | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 916-271 | Elk Grove | METROPCS, INC. |
| 916-272 | Sacramento:main Da | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA |
| 916-274 | Sacramento:north Da | PACIFIC BELL |
| 916-275 | Sacramento:north Da | METROPCS, INC. |
| 916-276 | South Placer | METROPCS, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 916-273 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Sacramento:main Da rate center in CA, area code 916. It is part of the Sacramento--Roseville--Folsom, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 916-273 numbers?
U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS 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 916-273 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Sacramento:main Da businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.