Sulligent, AL — rate center
The Sulligent rate center (Alabama) anchors 3 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 3 working prefixes across 3 carriers. 2 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 3 prefixes, Sulligent 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 Sulligent 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 Sulligent
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 205-606 | CHARTER IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC | Yes |
| 205-698 | BRIGHTSPEED OF ALABAMA, LLC - NORTHERN | No |
FAQ
What area code is Sulligent, AL?
Sulligent is served by 2 area codes — 205, 659 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Sulligent have?
3 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 3 carriers.
Is a call from a Sulligent prefix really from Sulligent?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.