Lisman, AL — rate center
In NANP numbering, Lisman, Alabama is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 205, 659 (multiple area codes serve it).
The rate center currently carries 3 working prefixes, held by 3 different carriers. Pooling applies to 2 of them — individual thousands-blocks may belong to different companies.
Routing-wise it sits in LATA 476.
Because 205, 659 all serve this territory, two Lisman numbers can look completely different while being neighbors — check the prefix, not just the area code.
Lisman is a small rate center: 3 prefixes across 3 carriers serve it. Small localities like this often keep the same blocks for decades, so the prefix-to-place mapping tends to be stable.
A Lisman 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 Lisman
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 205-398 | BUTLER TEL. CO., INC. | No |
| 205-574 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Lisman, AL?
Lisman is served by 2 area codes — 205, 659 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Lisman have?
3 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 3 carriers.
Is a call from a Lisman prefix really from Lisman?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.