Mississippi Area Codes
Data last updated: October 30, 2026
Area Codes in Mississippi
| NPA | Major Cities | Status | Exchanges | Overlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228 | Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula | Active | 779 | No |
| 471 | Columbus | Active | 786 | Yes |
| 601 | Jackson, Hattiesburg, Meridian | Active | 783 | Yes |
| 662 | Jackson, Greenwood, Tupelo | Active | 784 | Yes |
| 769 | Jackson, Hattiesburg, Tupelo | Active | 784 | Yes |
Top Carriers in Mississippi
| Carrier | OCN | NXX Count |
|---|---|---|
| BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL | 9419 | 499 |
| NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA | 6214 | 249 |
| CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MS | 6396 | 194 |
| LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MS | 5178 | 156 |
| TELEPAK NETWORKS, INC. - MS | 5278 | 146 |
| CELLULAR SOUTH, INC. | 6581 | 100 |
| ONVOY, LLC - MS | 719E | 99 |
| BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - MS | 992E | 92 |
| PAETEC ITEL, LLC | 829J | 74 |
| POWERTEL MEMPHIS LICENSES, INC. | 7474 | 61 |