Kennedy, AL — rate center
In NANP numbering, Kennedy, Alabama is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 205, 659 (multiple area codes serve it).
2 central-office prefixes are currently anchored to this rate center, held by 2 different carriers. Pooling applies to 2 of them — individual thousands-blocks may belong to different companies.
Routing-wise it sits in LATA 482.
Because 205, 659 all serve this territory, two Kennedy numbers can look completely different while being neighbors — check the prefix, not just the area code.
Kennedy is a small rate center: 2 prefixes across 2 carriers serve it. Small localities like this often keep the same blocks for decades, so the prefix-to-place mapping tends to be stable.
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 Kennedy
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 205-596 | FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS OF THE SOUTH, LLC - AL | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Kennedy, AL?
Kennedy is served by 2 area codes — 205, 659 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Kennedy have?
2 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 2 carriers.
Is a call from a Kennedy prefix really from Kennedy?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.