Area code
448
448 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Florida, which has 23 area codes in total.
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Area code 448 at a glance
NANPA lists 114 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 448, held by 28 holders across 40 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 2021-06-22 |
| Time zone | EC |
| Assigned overlays | 850 (1997-06-23) |
| Prefixes in use | 114 |
| Pooled prefixes | 114 (100%) |
| Rate centers | 40 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 28 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2021-05-14 to 2026-06-03 (113 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 65 |
Rate centers in area code 448
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TALLAHASSE | 22 | 19% |
| PENSACOLA | 17 | 15% |
| PANAMACITY | 10 | 9% |
| BONIFAY | 4 | 4% |
| FTWALTNBCH | 4 | 4% |
| PACE | 4 | 4% |
| APALCHICOL | 3 | 3% |
| CANTONMENT | 3 | 3% |
| 32 other rate centers | 47 | 41% |
Who holds the prefixes in 448
Onvoy holds the most prefixes, 27 (24%). 100% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Onvoy | 27 | 24% |
| Onvoy Spectrum | 17 | 15% |
| Nuso | 8 | 7% |
| Powertel Jacksonville Licenses | 8 | 7% |
| Skyetel | 7 | 6% |
| Fractel | 4 | 4% |
| 22 other carriers | 43 | 38% |
A prefix holder is the company a code was assigned to, not necessarily a number's current carrier, because numbers can be ported to another company. Find which carrier a number is on, or browse the prefix holders.
History of area code 448
- 1997-06-23 Area code 850, named as the parent of 448 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 2021-06-22 Area code 448 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 448
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
- 334 about 107 mi
- 251 about 113 mi
- 483 about 129 mi
- 229 about 144 mi
- 228 about 161 mi
Overlay codes in the same area
ZIP codes in area code 448
65 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Pensacola, FL | 23 |
| Panama City, FL | 11 |
| Gulf Breeze, FL | 3 |
A ZIP code and an area code are unrelated systems. A ZIP code can sit in more than one area code, and an area code spans many ZIP codes.
Complaints on file for 448 numbers
109 FCC complaints are on file for 103 numbers in 448, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 28 |
Other area codes in Florida
Florida is one state with 23 area codes in the NANPA table. 448 is one of them.
Next to 448 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 448 when all are sorted by number. They are neighbours on the list, not necessarily on the map.
What the area code does and does not tell you
A number that starts with 448 was first assigned in Florida. That is a fact about where the number began, and it is a useful hint when you check a form entry, for example a billing address in Florida next to a 448 phone number.
It does not show where the person is today. A number stays with its owner after a move or a change of provider (number portability), and mobile numbers travel with the handset. The area code also cannot tell you whether the line is active, who the carrier is, or whether the number is mobile or fixed: the plan shares those ranges. Read more about the area code, the numbering plan and line type.
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Questions about area code 448
Where is area code 448?
NANPA assigns area code 448 to Florida, United States.
In which state does area code 448 sit?
Florida. 448 is one of 23 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 448 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 448 are Pensacola, FL, Panama City, FL and Gulf Breeze, FL. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 448?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 448, Onvoy holds the most prefixes, 27 prefixes or 24%.
Which time zone does 448 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 448 as EC.
What year did 448 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 2021-06-22, so 448 has been in use since 2021.
Does area code 448 have an overlay?
Yes. 850 (in service 1997-06-23) shares the same area with 448, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 448?
The area codes closest to 448, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 334 (about 107 miles), 251 (about 113 miles), 483 (about 129 miles), 229 (about 144 miles) and 228 (about 161 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 448 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 114 prefixes in service in 448, spread over 40 rate centers and 28 holders.
Are there complaints about 448 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 109 complaints for 103 numbers in 448. They are unverified consumer reports. A number with no complaints on file is not proven safe.
Area code assignments: North American Numbering Plan Administrator NPA report, file dated 10/17/2026, retrieved 2026-10-17. Source file. New codes are assigned several times a year. Prefixes, rate centers, holders, time zone, in-service date and overlays: NANPA central office code report dated 2026-10-17 and NPA report dated 2026-10-18. Complaints: FCC consumer complaints open data, fetched 2026-10-17. ZIP code places: Postal code places and coordinates: GeoNames (geonames.org), licensed CC BY 4.0.