Prefix 916-542 — Folsom, CA
A phone number starting 916-542 was issued in the Folsom rate center of CA — part of area code 916.
NANPA's central-office code records list BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA (OCN 981E) as the code holder, assigned September 10, 2012. Because 916-542 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
A scammer can display 916-542 without ever touching CA. When in doubt, end the call and reach the company or agency through its official website; unwanted robocalls belong in the FTC's fraud report queue.
Folsom is part of the Sacramento--Roseville--Folsom, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 726. Numbers here keep Pacific time.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 916-539 | Sacramento:main Da | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA |
| 916-540 | Roseville:main Da | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - CA |
| 916-541 | Sacramento:main Da | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC |
| 916-543 | Lincoln | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 916-544 | Elk Grove | METROPCS, INC. |
| 916-545 | Fair Oaks (sacramento) | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA |
FAQ
Where is 916-542 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Folsom rate center in CA, area code 916. It is part of the Sacramento--Roseville--Folsom, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 916-542 numbers?
BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA 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 916-542 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Folsom businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.