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NPA: 256 [Rate centres in NPA 256] [Dial plan for NPA 256]

NXX: 493

NPA-NXX BLOCK Rate Centre Region Switch OCN LATA LIR Eff date Disc date
256-493 A Talladega AL BRHMALXSGT2  6214 NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA 476      

Last updated: Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:34:34 UTC

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