Franklin, VA — rate center
- State
- Virginia
- Active prefixes
- 9
- Carriers
- 6
- Pooled prefixes
- 8
- LATA
- 252
- Metro area
- (Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VC-NC Metropolitan Statistical Area)
The Franklin rate center (Virginia) anchors 9 active prefixes under area codes 757, 948. Rate centers, not city limits, are what phone numbers are legally tied to.
The rate center currently carries 9 working prefixes across 6 carriers. 8 prefixes participate in thousands-block pooling, so blocks of 1,000 numbers are shared between carriers.
The rate center belongs to the (Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VC-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.
A Franklin 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 Franklin
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 757-304 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC | Yes |
| 757-516 | VERIZON SOUTH, INC. - VA (CONTEL) | Yes |
| 757-517 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - VA | Yes |
| 757-562 | VERIZON SOUTH, INC. - VA (CONTEL) | Yes |
| 757-569 | VERIZON SOUTH, INC. - VA (CONTEL) | No |
| 757-571 | TWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC | Yes |
| 757-740 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Franklin, VA?
Franklin is served by 2 area codes — 757, 948 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Franklin have?
9 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 6 carriers.
Is a call from a Franklin prefix really from Franklin?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.