Lancaster, KS — rate center
In NANP numbering, Lancaster, Kansas is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 913.
The rate center currently carries 4 working prefixes, held by 3 different carriers. Pooling applies to 3 of them — individual thousands-blocks may belong to different companies.
Routing-wise it sits in LATA 524.
Lancaster is a small rate center: 4 prefixes across 3 carriers serve it. Small localities like this often keep the same blocks for decades, so the prefix-to-place mapping tends to be stable.
A Lancaster 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 Lancaster
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 913-255 | UNITED TEL OF EASTERN KANSAS DBA CENTURYLINK | No |
| 913-330 | RAINBOW COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KS | Yes |
| 913-874 | UNITED TEL OF EASTERN KANSAS DBA CENTURYLINK | Yes |
| 913-900 | TERRA NOVA TELECOM INC. | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Lancaster, KS?
Lancaster numbers use area code 913.
How many prefixes does Lancaster have?
4 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 3 carriers.
Is a call from a Lancaster prefix really from Lancaster?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.