Suffolk, VA — rate center
- State
- Virginia
- Active prefixes
- 16
- Carriers
- 7
- Pooled prefixes
- 15
- LATA
- 252
- Metro area
- Virginia Beach-Chesepeake-Norfolk, VA-NC MSA
In NANP numbering, Suffolk, Virginia is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 757, 948 (multiple area codes serve it).
The rate center currently carries 16 working prefixes, held by 7 different carriers. Pooling applies to 15 of them — individual thousands-blocks may belong to different companies.
The rate center belongs to the Virginia Beach-Chesepeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. Routing-wise it sits in LATA 252.
Because 757, 948 all serve this territory, two Suffolk numbers can look completely different while being neighbors — check the prefix, not just the area code.
A Suffolk 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 Suffolk
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 757-338 | OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CAP OPERATIONS, LLC | Yes |
| 757-514 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC | Yes |
| 757-538 | VERIZON VIRGINIA, INC. | Yes |
| 757-539 | VERIZON VIRGINIA, INC. | No |
| 757-774 | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - VA | Yes |
| 757-809 | CHARTER IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC | Yes |
| 757-861 | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - VA | Yes |
| 757-863 | OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CAP OPERATIONS, LLC | Yes |
| 757-922 | CHARTER IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC | Yes |
| 757-923 | VERIZON VIRGINIA, INC. | Yes |
| 757-925 | VERIZON VIRGINIA, INC. | Yes |
| 757-934 | VERIZON VIRGINIA, INC. | Yes |
| 757-935 | COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC | Yes |
| 757-942 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC | Yes |
| 757-957 | OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CAP OPERATIONS, LLC | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Suffolk, VA?
Suffolk is served by 2 area codes — 757, 948 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Suffolk have?
16 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 7 carriers.
Is a call from a Suffolk prefix really from Suffolk?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.