Columbiana, AL — rate center
- State
- Alabama
- Active prefixes
- 8
- Carriers
- 6
- Pooled prefixes
- 7
- LATA
- 476
- Metro area
- Birmingham, AL MSA
The Columbiana rate center (Alabama) anchors 8 active prefixes under area codes 205, 659. Rate centers, not city limits, are what phone numbers are legally tied to.
The rate center currently carries 8 working prefixes across 6 carriers. 7 prefixes participate in thousands-block pooling, so blocks of 1,000 numbers are shared between carriers.
The rate center belongs to the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area. Routing-wise it sits in LATA 476.
Multiple area codes over one rate center (205/659) is the overlay pattern: same geography, different first three digits.
A Columbiana prefix on caller ID is a starting point, not proof of origin — numbers travel with their owners and displays can be spoofed. Use official callback numbers for anything sensitive.
Prefixes anchored to Columbiana
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 205-284 | ONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC | Yes |
| 205-610 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC | Yes |
| 205-669 | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL | No |
| 205-670 | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL | Yes |
| 205-671 | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - AL | Yes |
| 205-858 | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - AL | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Columbiana, AL?
Columbiana is served by 2 area codes — 205, 659 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Columbiana have?
8 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 6 carriers.
Is a call from a Columbiana prefix really from Columbiana?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.