Prefix 916-544 — Elk Grove, CA
The 916-544 prefix belongs to area code 916 and is anchored to the Elk Grove rate center (CA). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Elk Grove is part of the Sacramento--Roseville--Folsom, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 726. Numbers here keep Pacific time.
NANPA's central-office code records list METROPCS, INC. (OCN 5562) as the code holder, assigned February 13, 2009. Because 916-544 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Caller ID showing 916-544 is not proof the call came from Elk Grove: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 916-541 | Sacramento:main Da | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC |
| 916-542 | Folsom | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA |
| 916-543 | Lincoln | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 916-545 | Fair Oaks (sacramento) | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA |
| 916-546 | Fair Oaks (sacramento) | METROPCS, INC. |
| 916-547 | Roseville:citrus Heights Da | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 916-544 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Elk Grove rate center in CA, area code 916. It is part of the Sacramento--Roseville--Folsom, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 916-544 numbers?
METROPCS, 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 916-544 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Elk Grove businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.