Catano, PR — rate center
- State
- Puerto Rico
- Area codes
- 787
- Active prefixes
- 3
- Carriers
- 2
- Pooled prefixes
- 2
- LATA
- 820
- Metro area
- San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, PR MSA
The Catano rate center (Puerto Rico) anchors 3 active prefixes under area code 787. Rate centers, not city limits, are what phone numbers are legally tied to.
The rate center currently carries 3 working prefixes across 2 carriers. 2 prefixes participate in thousands-block pooling, so blocks of 1,000 numbers are shared between carriers.
The rate center belongs to the San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area. Routing-wise it sits in LATA 820.
With only 3 prefixes, Catano sits at the small end of Puerto Rico's rate centers — a handful of carrier blocks cover the whole locality, and a number from here is a fairly strong locality signal (before porting is considered).
A Catano 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 Catano
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 787-275 | PUERTO RICO TEL. CO. | Yes |
| 787-788 | PUERTO RICO TEL. CO. | No |
| 787-936 | WORLDNET TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. - PR | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Catano, PR?
Catano numbers use area code 787.
How many prefixes does Catano have?
3 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 2 carriers.
Is a call from a Catano prefix really from Catano?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.