York, AL — rate center
The York rate center (Alabama) anchors 7 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 7 working prefixes across 7 carriers. 7 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.
A York 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 York
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 205-376 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC | Yes |
| 205-377 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - AL | Yes |
| 205-392 | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL | Yes |
| 205-708 | MCC TELEPHONY LLC | Yes |
| 205-736 | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - AL | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is York, AL?
York is served by 2 area codes — 205, 659 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does York have?
7 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 7 carriers.
Is a call from a York prefix really from York?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.