Ragland, AL — rate center
The Ragland rate center (Alabama) anchors 2 active prefixes under area code 205. Rate centers, not city limits, are what phone numbers are legally tied to.
The rate center currently carries 2 working prefixes across 2 carriers. 1 prefixes participate in thousands-block pooling, so blocks of 1,000 numbers are shared between carriers.
The rate center belongs to the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area. Routing-wise it sits in LATA 476.
With only 2 prefixes, Ragland 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 Ragland 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 Ragland
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 205-472 | RAGLAND TEL. CO., INC. | No |
| 205-505 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Ragland, AL?
Ragland numbers use area code 205.
How many prefixes does Ragland have?
2 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 2 carriers.
Is a call from a Ragland prefix really from Ragland?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.