Guin, AL — rate center
Phone numbers "from Guin" are, precisely speaking, numbers whose prefixes are anchored to the Guin rate center of Alabama, under 205, 659.
NANPA records show 6 active prefixes here across 4 carriers. 4 prefixes participate in thousands-block pooling, so blocks of 1,000 numbers are shared between carriers.
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.
As always with US numbering: a prefix anchored to Guin tells you where the block was issued. The person calling may have ported the number, moved away, or be spoofing it entirely — verify callers through independently found contact details.
Prefixes anchored to Guin
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 205-412 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA | No |
| 205-468 | BRIGHTSPEED OF ALABAMA, LLC - NORTHERN | No |
| 205-495 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA | Yes |
| 205-528 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Guin, AL?
Guin is served by 2 area codes — 205, 659 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Guin have?
6 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 4 carriers.
Is a call from a Guin prefix really from Guin?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.