Newtown, PA — rate center
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Active prefixes
- 25
- Carriers
- 11
- Pooled prefixes
- 21
- LATA
- 228
- Metro area
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
In NANP numbering, Newtown, Pennsylvania is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 215, 267, 445 (multiple area codes serve it).
NANPA records show 25 active prefixes here, held by 11 different carriers. Pooling applies to 21 of them — individual thousands-blocks may belong to different companies.
The rate center belongs to the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area. Routing-wise it sits in LATA 228.
Because 215, 267, 445 all serve this territory, two Newtown numbers can look completely different while being neighbors — check the prefix, not just the area code.
As always with US numbering: a prefix anchored to Newtown 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 Newtown
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 215-434 | RCN TELECOM SERVICES OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC. | Yes |
| 215-497 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. | Yes |
| 215-504 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. | No |
| 215-550 | AT&T - LOCAL | Yes |
| 215-579 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. | No |
| 215-860 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. | No |
| 215-867 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC | Yes |
| 215-944 | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - PA | Yes |
| 215-968 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. | No |
FAQ
What area code is Newtown, PA?
Newtown is served by 3 area codes — 215, 267, 445 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Newtown have?
25 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 11 carriers.
Is a call from a Newtown prefix really from Newtown?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.