Tangier, VA — rate center
In NANP numbering, Tangier, Virginia is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 757, 948 (multiple area codes serve it).
3 central-office prefixes are currently anchored to this rate center, held by 3 different carriers. Pooling applies to 3 of them — individual thousands-blocks may belong to different companies.
Routing-wise it sits in LATA 252.
Because 757, 948 all serve this territory, two Tangier numbers can look completely different while being neighbors — check the prefix, not just the area code.
Tangier is a small rate center: 3 prefixes across 3 carriers serve it. Small localities like this often keep the same blocks for decades, so the prefix-to-place mapping tends to be stable.
Treat this data as geography of the number, not of the caller: porting, VoIP and caller-ID spoofing all detach the two. When a call matters, hang up and call back through an official number.
Prefixes anchored to Tangier
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 757-590 | CORETEL VIRGINIA, LLC - VA | Yes |
| 757-891 | VERIZON VIRGINIA, INC. | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Tangier, VA?
Tangier is served by 2 area codes — 757, 948 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Tangier have?
3 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 3 carriers.
Is a call from a Tangier prefix really from Tangier?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.