Graysville, AL — rate center
- State
- Alabama
- Active prefixes
- 8
- Carriers
- 6
- Pooled prefixes
- 7
- LATA
- 476
- Metro area
- Birmingham, AL MSA
In NANP numbering, Graysville, Alabama is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 205, 659 (multiple area codes serve it).
8 central-office prefixes are currently anchored to this rate center, held by 6 different carriers. Pooling applies to 7 of them — individual thousands-blocks may belong to different companies.
The rate center belongs to the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area. Routing-wise it sits in LATA 476.
Because 205, 659 all serve this territory, two Graysville numbers can look completely different while being neighbors — check the prefix, not just the area code.
Treat this data as geography of the number, not of the caller: porting, VoIP and caller-ID spoofing all detach the two. When a call matters, hang up and call back through an official number.
Prefixes anchored to Graysville
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 205-390 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - AL | Yes |
| 205-433 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC | Yes |
| 205-674 | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL | No |
| 205-675 | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - AL | Yes |
| 205-743 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC | Yes |
| 205-880 | ONVOY, LLC - AL | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Graysville, AL?
Graysville is served by 2 area codes — 205, 659 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Graysville have?
8 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 6 carriers.
Is a call from a Graysville prefix really from Graysville?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.