Bessemer City, NC — rate center
- State
- North Carolina
- Active prefixes
- 9
- Carriers
- 7
- Pooled prefixes
- 9
- LATA
- 422
- Metro area
- Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC MSA
In NANP numbering, Bessemer City, North Carolina is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 704, 980 (multiple area codes serve it).
The rate center currently carries 9 working prefixes, held by 7 different carriers. Pooling applies to 9 of them — individual thousands-blocks may belong to different companies.
The rate center belongs to the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area. Routing-wise it sits in LATA 422.
Because 704, 980 all serve this territory, two Bessemer City numbers can look completely different while being neighbors — check the prefix, not just the area code.
A Bessemer City 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 Bessemer City
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 704-629 | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL | Yes |
| 704-702 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NC | Yes |
| 704-729 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Bessemer City, NC?
Bessemer City is served by 2 area codes — 704, 980 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Bessemer City have?
9 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 7 carriers.
Is a call from a Bessemer City prefix really from Bessemer City?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.