Prefix 919-896 — Raleigh, NC
Numbers in the 919-896 prefix are registered to the Raleigh rate center in NC, inside area code 919. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (919-896-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
Code-holder of record: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC (OCN 6324), assigned August 20, 2008. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 919-896 numbers may be served by different companies.
The rate center lies in the Raleigh-Cary, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 426. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Raleigh caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 919-893 | Mount Olive | AT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC |
| 919-894 | Benson | BRIGHTSPEED OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA, LLC |
| 919-895 | Sanford | WINDSTREAM NORTH CAROLINA, INC. |
| 919-897 | Sanford | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 919-898 | Goldston | BRIGHTSPEED OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA, LLC |
| 919-899 | Raleigh | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
FAQ
Where is 919-896 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 919-896 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 919-896 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.