Claremont, VA — rate center
- State
- Virginia
- Active prefixes
- 3
- Carriers
- 3
- Pooled prefixes
- 3
- LATA
- 252
- Metro area
- Virginia Beach-Chesepeake-Norfolk, VA-NC MSA
Phone numbers "from Claremont" are, precisely speaking, numbers whose prefixes are anchored to the Claremont rate center of Virginia, under 757, 948.
The rate center currently carries 3 working prefixes across 3 carriers. 3 prefixes participate in thousands-block pooling, so blocks of 1,000 numbers are shared between carriers.
The rate center belongs to the Virginia Beach-Chesepeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. Routing-wise it sits in LATA 252.
Multiple area codes over one rate center (757/948) is the overlay pattern: same geography, different first three digits.
With only 3 prefixes, Claremont sits at the small end of Virginia'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 Claremont 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 Claremont
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 757-601 | CORETEL VIRGINIA, LLC - VA | Yes |
| 757-866 | VERIZON SOUTH, INC. - VA (CONTEL) | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Claremont, VA?
Claremont is served by 2 area codes — 757, 948 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Claremont have?
3 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 3 carriers.
Is a call from a Claremont prefix really from Claremont?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.