Independence, OH — rate center
In NANP numbering, Independence, Ohio is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 216.
The rate center currently carries 41 working prefixes, held by 15 different carriers. Pooling applies to 29 of them — individual thousands-blocks may belong to different companies.
The rate center belongs to the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. Routing-wise it sits in LATA 320.
A Independence 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 Independence
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 216-232 | COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC | Yes |
| 216-236 | FIRST COMMUNICATIONS, LLC | Yes |
| 216-253 | T-MOBILE USA, INC. | No |
| 216-264 | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - OH | Yes |
| 216-270 | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - OH | Yes |
| 216-275 | SPOK, INC. | No |
| 216-284 | ONVOY, LLC - OH | Yes |
| 216-328 | OHIO BELL TEL CO | No |
| 216-355 | T-MOBILE USA, INC. | No |
| 216-369 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC | Yes |
| 216-393 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - OH | Yes |
| 216-446 | OHIO BELL TEL CO | Yes |
| 216-447 | OHIO BELL TEL CO | No |
| 216-474 | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - OH | Yes |
| 216-487 | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - OH | Yes |
| 216-490 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL | Yes |
| 216-503 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - OH | Yes |
| 216-520 | OHIO BELL TEL CO | No |
| 216-524 | OHIO BELL TEL CO | No |
| 216-525 | OHIO BELL TEL CO | Yes |
| 216-530 | IP HORIZON LLC | Yes |
| 216-532 | TELNYX LLC | Yes |
| 216-573 | OHIO BELL TEL CO | No |
| 216-606 | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - OH | Yes |
| 216-617 | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - OH | Yes |
| 216-625 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL | Yes |
| 216-642 | OHIO BELL TEL CO | No |
| 216-643 | OHIO BELL TEL CO | No |
| 216-654 | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - OH | Yes |
| 216-674 | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - OH | Yes |
| 216-750 | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - OH | Yes |
| 216-758 | FRACTEL, LLC | Yes |
| 216-816 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL | Yes |
| 216-834 | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - OH | Yes |
| 216-856 | T-MOBILE USA, INC. | Yes |
| 216-867 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - OH | Yes |
| 216-868 | ONVOY, LLC - OH | Yes |
| 216-899 | FRACTEL, LLC | Yes |
| 216-900 | ONVOY, LLC - OH | Yes |
| 216-901 | OHIO BELL TEL CO | No |
| 216-986 | OHIO BELL TEL CO | No |
FAQ
What area code is Independence, OH?
Independence numbers use area code 216.
How many prefixes does Independence have?
41 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 15 carriers.
Is a call from a Independence prefix really from Independence?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.