Prefix 919-480 — Raleigh, NC
The 919-480 prefix belongs to area code 919 and is anchored to the Raleigh rate center (NC). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Raleigh is part of the Raleigh-Cary, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 426. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
NANPA's central-office code records list CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC (OCN 6324) as the code holder, assigned October 18, 2010. Because 919-480 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Caller ID showing 919-480 is not proof the call came from Raleigh: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 919-477 | Durham | FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CAROLINAS INC. - NC |
| 919-478 | Sanford | SUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA |
| 919-479 | Durham | FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CAROLINAS INC. - NC |
| 919-481 | Cary | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 919-482 | Oxford | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC |
| 919-483 | Durham | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NC |
FAQ
Where is 919-480 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Raleigh rate center in NC, area code 919. It is part of the Raleigh-Cary, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 919-480 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC 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 919-480 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Raleigh businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.