Badin, NC — rate center
- State
- North Carolina
- Active prefixes
- 3
- Carriers
- 3
- Pooled prefixes
- 3
- LATA
- 422
Badin is a telephone rate center in North Carolina served by area codes 704, 980. A rate center is the locality the phone industry uses to anchor numbers for billing; every prefix listed below is registered here.
The rate center currently carries 3 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 422.
Because 704, 980 all serve this territory, two Badin numbers can look completely different while being neighbors — check the prefix, not just the area code.
Badin 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.
A Badin 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 Badin
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 704-422 | WINDSTREAM CONCORD TELEPHONE, LLC | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Badin, NC?
Badin is served by 2 area codes — 704, 980 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Badin have?
3 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 3 carriers.
Is a call from a Badin prefix really from Badin?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.