Prefix 919-796 — Raleigh, NC
A phone number starting 919-796 was issued in the Raleigh rate center of NC — part of area code 919.
The assigned code holder is SUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA, operating company number 8645, assigned March 13, 2001. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
A scammer can display 919-796 without ever touching NC. 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.
Raleigh is part of the Raleigh-Cary, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 426. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 919-793 | Raleigh | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 919-794 | Durham | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 919-795 | Raleigh | SUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA |
| 919-797 | Durham | TWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC |
| 919-798 | Raleigh | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 919-799 | Siler City | METROPCS, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 919-796 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 919-796 numbers?
SUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA 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 919-796 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.