Vernon, AL — rate center
In NANP numbering, Vernon, Alabama is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 205, 659 (multiple area codes serve it).
6 central-office prefixes are currently anchored to this rate center, held by 5 different carriers. Pooling applies to 5 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 Vernon 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 Vernon
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 205-431 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL | Yes |
| 205-557 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA | Yes |
| 205-695 | BRIGHTSPEED OF ALABAMA, LLC - NORTHERN | No |
| 205-712 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Vernon, AL?
Vernon is served by 2 area codes — 205, 659 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Vernon have?
6 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 5 carriers.
Is a call from a Vernon prefix really from Vernon?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.