Ridgely, MD — rate center
In NANP numbering, Ridgely, Maryland is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 410, 667 (multiple area codes serve it).
3 central-office prefixes are currently anchored to this rate center, 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 242.
Because 410, 667 all serve this territory, two Ridgely numbers can look completely different while being neighbors — check the prefix, not just the area code.
Ridgely is a small rate center: 3 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.
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 Ridgely
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 410-634 | VERIZON MARYLAND, INC. | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Ridgely, MD?
Ridgely is served by 2 area codes — 410, 667 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Ridgely have?
3 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 3 carriers.
Is a call from a Ridgely prefix really from Ridgely?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.