Alabama Area Codes
Data last updated: August 31, 2026
Area Codes in Alabama
| NPA | Major Cities | Status | Exchanges | Overlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205 | Birmingham, Homewood, Tuscaloosa | Active | 785 | Yes |
| 251 | Mobile, Atmore, Foley | Active | 785 | No |
| 256 | Huntsville, Birmingham, Decatur | Active | 786 | Yes |
| 334 | Montgomery, Dothan, Troy | Active | 784 | Yes |
| 483 | Alabama | Active | 786 | Yes |
| 659 | Birmingham, Homewood, Jackson | Active | 786 | Yes |
| 938 | Huntsville, Birmingham, Atlanta | Active | 786 | Yes |
Top Carriers in Alabama
| Carrier | OCN | NXX Count |
|---|---|---|
| BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL | 9419 | 598 |
| NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA | 6214 | 427 |
| CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL | 6804 | 332 |
| ONVOY, LLC - AL | 604E | 278 |
| PAETEC ITEL, LLC | 829J | 179 |
| POWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC. | 7475 | 150 |
| LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - AL | 5255 | 109 |
| METROPCS, INC. | 5562 | 87 |
| BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - AL | 072F | 81 |
| FRACTEL, LLC | 965H | 68 |