Livingston (sumter), AL — rate center
In NANP numbering, Livingston (sumter), Alabama is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 205, 659 (multiple area codes serve it).
9 central-office prefixes are currently anchored to this rate center, held by 9 different carriers. Pooling applies to 8 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 Livingston (sumter) 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 Livingston (sumter)
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 205-499 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA | Yes |
| 205-575 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - AL | Yes |
| 205-609 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL | Yes |
| 205-652 | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL | No |
| 205-742 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC | Yes |
| 205-844 | CELLULAR SOUTH, INC. | Yes |
| 205-846 | ONVOY, LLC - AL | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Livingston (sumter), AL?
Livingston (sumter) is served by 2 area codes — 205, 659 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Livingston (sumter) have?
9 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 9 carriers.
Is a call from a Livingston (sumter) prefix really from Livingston (sumter)?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.