Carthage, TN — rate center
- State
- Tennessee
- Active prefixes
- 9
- Carriers
- 7
- Pooled prefixes
- 9
- LATA
- 470
- Metro area
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN MSA
In NANP numbering, Carthage, Tennessee is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 615, 629 (multiple area codes serve it).
NANPA records show 9 active prefixes here, held by 7 different carriers. Pooling applies to 9 of them — individual thousands-blocks may belong to different companies.
The rate center belongs to the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area. Routing-wise it sits in LATA 470.
Because 615, 629 all serve this territory, two Carthage 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 Carthage 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 Carthage
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 615-281 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC | Yes |
| 615-437 | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - TN | Yes |
| 615-486 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TN | Yes |
| 615-489 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TN | Yes |
| 615-588 | ADVANTAGE CELLULAR SYSTEMS, INC. - TN | Yes |
| 615-706 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - TN | Yes |
| 615-709 | NORTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - TN | Yes |
| 615-735 | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Carthage, TN?
Carthage is served by 2 area codes — 615, 629 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Carthage have?
9 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 7 carriers.
Is a call from a Carthage prefix really from Carthage?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.