Maxwell, IN — rate center
In NANP numbering, Maxwell, Indiana is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 317.
3 central-office prefixes are currently anchored to this rate center, held by 2 different carriers. Pooling applies to 1 of them — individual thousands-blocks may belong to different companies.
The rate center belongs to the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area. Routing-wise it sits in LATA 336.
Maxwell is a small rate center: 3 prefixes across 2 carriers serve it. Small localities like this often keep the same blocks for decades, so the prefix-to-place mapping tends to be stable.
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 Maxwell
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 317-323 | HANCOCK RURAL TELEPHONE CORP. DBA NINESTAR CONNECT | No |
| 317-326 | HANCOCK RURAL TELEPHONE CORP. DBA NINESTAR CONNECT | No |
| 317-369 | COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Maxwell, IN?
Maxwell numbers use area code 317.
How many prefixes does Maxwell have?
3 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 2 carriers.
Is a call from a Maxwell prefix really from Maxwell?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.