Lincoln, AL — rate center
Phone numbers "from Lincoln" are, precisely speaking, numbers whose prefixes are anchored to the Lincoln rate center of Alabama, under 205, 659.
NANPA records show 7 active prefixes here across 6 carriers. 5 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 205-355 | BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC | No |
| 205-357 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC | Yes |
| 205-548 | AT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC | Yes |
| 205-763 | BRIGHTSPEED OF ALABAMA, LLC - NORTHERN | No |
| 205-794 | HARGRAY OF ALABAMA, INC. - AL | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Lincoln, AL?
Lincoln is served by 2 area codes — 205, 659 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Lincoln have?
7 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 6 carriers.
Is a call from a Lincoln prefix really from Lincoln?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.