Panola, AL — rate center
The Panola rate center (Alabama) anchors 4 active prefixes under area codes 205, 659. Rate centers, not city limits, are what phone numbers are legally tied to.
The rate center currently carries 4 working prefixes across 3 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.
With only 4 prefixes, Panola sits at the small end of Alabama's rate centers — a handful of carrier blocks cover the whole locality, and a number from here is a fairly strong locality signal (before porting is considered).
A Panola 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 Panola
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 205-455 | BRIGHTSPEED OF ALABAMA, LLC - NORTHERN | Yes |
| 205-797 | ONVOY, LLC - AL | Yes |
| 205-964 | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - AL | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Panola, AL?
Panola is served by 2 area codes — 205, 659 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Panola have?
4 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 3 carriers.
Is a call from a Panola prefix really from Panola?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.