Norwood, NC — rate center
- State
- North Carolina
- Active prefixes
- 5
- Carriers
- 5
- Pooled prefixes
- 3
- LATA
- 422
In NANP numbering, Norwood, North Carolina is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 704, 980 (multiple area codes serve it).
NANPA records show 5 active prefixes here, held by 5 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 Norwood numbers can look completely different while being neighbors — check the prefix, not just the area code.
Norwood is a small rate center: 5 prefixes across 5 carriers serve it. Small localities like this often keep the same blocks for decades, so the prefix-to-place mapping tends to be stable.
As always with US numbering: a prefix anchored to Norwood tells you where the block was issued. The person calling may have ported the number, moved away, or be spoofing it entirely — verify callers through independently found contact details.
Prefixes anchored to Norwood
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 704-428 | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - NC | No |
| 704-440 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NC | Yes |
| 704-459 | TWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC | Yes |
| 704-474 | WINDSTREAM NORTH CAROLINA, INC. | No |
FAQ
What area code is Norwood, NC?
Norwood is served by 2 area codes — 704, 980 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Norwood have?
5 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 5 carriers.
Is a call from a Norwood prefix really from Norwood?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.