Oxford, OH — rate center
- State
- Ohio
- Active prefixes
- 14
- Carriers
- 9
- Pooled prefixes
- 11
- LATA
- 922
- Metro area
- Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN MSA
In NANP numbering, Oxford, Ohio is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 283, 513 (multiple area codes serve it).
14 central-office prefixes are currently anchored to this rate center, held by 9 different carriers. Pooling applies to 11 of them — individual thousands-blocks may belong to different companies.
The rate center belongs to the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area. Routing-wise it sits in LATA 922.
Because 283, 513 all serve this territory, two Oxford numbers can look completely different while being neighbors — check the prefix, not just the area code.
Treat this data as geography of the number, not of the caller: porting, VoIP and caller-ID spoofing all detach the two. When a call matters, hang up and call back through an official number.
Prefixes anchored to Oxford
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 513-255 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH | Yes |
| 513-273 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - OH | Yes |
| 513-280 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH | Yes |
| 513-450 | ONVOY, LLC - OH | Yes |
| 513-461 | T-MOBILE USA, INC. | Yes |
| 513-523 | FRONTIER NORTH, INC. - OH | No |
| 513-524 | FRONTIER NORTH, INC. - OH | No |
| 513-529 | CINCINNATI BELL EXTENDED TERRITORIES LLC - OH | No |
| 513-593 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL | Yes |
| 513-664 | FRONTIER NORTH, INC. - OH | Yes |
| 513-839 | METROPCS, INC. | Yes |
| 513-916 | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - OH | Yes |
| 513-980 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OH | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Oxford, OH?
Oxford is served by 2 area codes — 283, 513 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Oxford have?
14 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 9 carriers.
Is a call from a Oxford prefix really from Oxford?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.