Bethany, OH — rate center
- State
- Ohio
- Active prefixes
- 15
- Carriers
- 7
- Pooled prefixes
- 11
- LATA
- 922
- Metro area
- Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN MSA
The Bethany rate center (Ohio) anchors 15 active prefixes under area codes 283, 513. Rate centers, not city limits, are what phone numbers are legally tied to.
The rate center currently carries 15 working prefixes across 7 carriers. 11 prefixes participate in thousands-block pooling, so blocks of 1,000 numbers are shared between carriers.
The rate center belongs to the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area. Routing-wise it sits in LATA 922.
Multiple area codes over one rate center (283/513) is the overlay pattern: same geography, different first three digits.
A Bethany 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 Bethany
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 513-298 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - OH | Yes |
| 513-342 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - OH | Yes |
| 513-443 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - OH | Yes |
| 513-463 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC | Yes |
| 513-644 | LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF OHIO, LLC - OH | Yes |
| 513-676 | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - OH | Yes |
| 513-712 | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - OH | Yes |
| 513-755 | CINCINNATI BELL | No |
| 513-759 | CINCINNATI BELL | No |
| 513-775 | ONVOY, LLC - OH | Yes |
| 513-777 | CINCINNATI BELL | No |
| 513-779 | CINCINNATI BELL | No |
| 513-847 | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - OH | Yes |
| 513-935 | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - OH | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Bethany, OH?
Bethany is served by 2 area codes — 283, 513 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Bethany have?
15 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 7 carriers.
Is a call from a Bethany prefix really from Bethany?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.