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Ohio · Eastern Time  Updated July 2026

Area Code 234

Akron and surrounding communities

Area code 234 serves Akron, Ohio and communities including Big Prairie, Boardman, Calcutta and more. Every city it covers is listed below, with who-called help, the live local time and the full prefix registry.

Getting calls from a 234 number? The code is legit, but spoofing is common. Look up the prefix ›
StateOhio
Largest cityAkron
Local time8:50 PM ET
Nearby330 · 216 · 440
Since2000
Call now?Good time to call back

Who Called Me from Area Code 234?

Quick answerA 234 call usually comes from Akron or nearby communities, but caller ID can be spoofed, so a local-looking number isn’t proof. If there’s no voicemail, let it go: legitimate callers leave messages.
  • No voicemail? Let it go. Real callers leave messages.
  • Recognize the pattern? Check the number in the prefix lookup.
  • Getting repeats? ActiveArmor® blocks and labels them automatically.
  • Same prefix calling again? Compare it against this month’s most-reported 234 prefixes, right on this page.
  • Curious who issued a number? Every 234 prefix belongs to a carrier — the registry names it.
Been targeted?Report the call at reportfraud.ftc.gov — reports feed the complaint data that powers spam blocking, including the board on this page. AT&T customers already have ActiveArmor® screening built in.
Most-reported 234 prefixes this month
PrefixReported patternReport volume
(234) 271-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(234) 226-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(234) 434-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(234) 863-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(234) 215-XXXXRobocall-heavy

82 unwanted-call reports naming 234 numbers in FTC Do Not Call complaint data, July 2–17, 2026. Consumer-reported and unverified.

Block spam calls in the 234, included with AT&T wireless

AT&T ActiveArmor® is the network-level security that screens the calls this page is about:

  • Fraud calls blocked automatically on the network
  • Suspected spam labeled before you answer
  • Caller ID & custom call blocking in the free app
  • Reverse number lookup (available with ActiveArmor Advanced security. Fee required.)
  • Identity monitoring & identity theft insurance (available with ActiveArmor Advanced security. Fee required.)

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Is Area Code 234 a Scam?

No. 234 is a legitimate Akron area code.

It’s added to the 330 region in 2000 and serves Akron and surrounding communities. But legitimacy of the code says nothing about any single call. Scammers spoof local numbers constantly.

The code is realAdded to the 330 region in 2000; 396 assigned carrier prefixes serve it today.
Spoofing happens“Neighbor spoofing” fakes local numbers. No voicemail? Let it go.
Screening includedActiveArmor® labels and blocks suspected spam. Included with AT&T wireless plans.

Been targeted? Report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov. Reports feed the complaint data that powers spam blocking.

Scam texts from area code 234 numbers

The most common area code 234 text scam is the “wrong number” opener: a friendly message that pretends to know you, then moves the chat to WhatsApp and eventually to an investment pitch. Scripts currently circulating:

  • “U at home?” · “Are you busy tomorrow?” · “How are you doing?”
  • Delivery-problem and job-offer texts that link out to a login page

Don’t reply. A response marks your number as live. Forward scam texts to 7726 (SPAM), and AT&T ActiveArmor® filters known senders automatically.

How number spoofing works in area code 234

Caller ID is easy to forge. Spoofing fakes the number a call displays. The real owner of that 234 number isn’t involved and usually has no idea. That’s why blocking one number rarely stops the calls.

  • A call from a number almost identical to yours (same 234 and prefix) is “mirror spoofing.” A missed call from your own number is never worth returning.
  • Strangers calling you back saying you called them? Your 234 number is being spoofed. It typically passes within days, and you don’t need a new number. Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
  • The caller-ID checkmark: AT&T verifies network calls (STIR/SHAKEN). A verified mark means the displayed number wasn’t faked. No mark doesn’t always mean scam, but treat it with more caution.

Spoofed or not, the rule holds: unexpected caller, no voicemail? Let it go.

234 Area Code Prefix & Carrier Lookup

The three digits after the area code identify the carrier a number was issued to. All 396 assigned 234 prefixes below are real, from the public numbering registry. Type to filter.

This isn’t a reverse phone lookup: no legitimate free service can tell you who owns a specific number. What a 234 prefix does show: the carrier that issued it, whether it’s wireless, landline or VoIP, and the community it belongs to, which is often enough to judge whether a call was worth returning.

396 prefixes · updated monthly
PrefixCarrierLine type
234-200Lumen (Level 3)VoIP
234-201Verizon WirelessWireless
234-202Verizon WirelessWireless
234-203Verizon WirelessWireless
234-204Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-205T-MobileWireless
234-206Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-207AT&T MobilityWireless
234-208Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-209Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-210Verizon WirelessWireless
234-212WindstreamLandline
234-213WindstreamLandline
234-214T-MobileWireless
234-215Xo OhioLandline
234-216Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-217Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-218Bandwidth.comVoIP
234-219AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
234-220AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
234-221Super-NetLandline
234-222Bandwidth.comVoIP
234-223T-MobileWireless
234-224Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-225Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-226TelnyxLandline
234-227Super-NetLandline
234-228NusoLandline
234-229Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-230Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-231Verizon Business (MCImetro)Landline
234-232AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
234-233AT&T MobilityWireless
234-234Boost MobileLandline
234-235AT&T MobilityWireless
234-236AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
234-237T-MobileWireless
234-238VonageVoIP
234-239Peerless NetworkVoIP
234-240Verizon WirelessWireless
234-241Xo OhioLandline
234-242Verizon WirelessWireless
234-243VonageVoIP
234-244T-MobileWireless
234-245WindstreamLandline
234-246Windstream (Paetec)Landline
234-247Bandwidth.comVoIP
234-248T-MobileWireless
234-249Super-NetLandline
234-250T-MobileWireless
234-251Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-252Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-253AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
234-254Bandwidth.comVoIP
234-255Exiant CommunicationsLandline
234-256Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-257T-MobileWireless
234-258Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)Wireless
234-259T-MobileWireless
234-260AirespringLandline
234-261VonageVoIP
234-262Verizon Business (MCImetro)Landline
234-263Ohio Bell TelLandline
234-264VonageVoIP
234-265At&T EnterprisesLandline
234-266Bandwidth.comVoIP
234-267AT&T MobilityWireless
234-268Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-269Lumen (CenturyLink)Landline
234-270Bandwidth.comVoIP
234-271Intrado CommunicationsLandline
234-272Bandwidth.comVoIP
234-273Bandwidth.comVoIP
234-274Csc WirelessWireless
234-275Csc WirelessWireless
234-276Bandwidth.comVoIP
234-277FracTELLandline
234-278Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-279Hd CarrierLandline
234-280NusoLandline
234-281Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-282Verizon WirelessWireless
234-283T-MobileWireless
234-284WindstreamLandline
234-285TwilioVoIP
234-286T-MobileWireless
234-287Ip HorizonLandline
234-288Ip HorizonLandline
234-289Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
234-290Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-291Stratus NetworksLandline
234-292TelnyxLandline
234-293Verizon Business (MCImetro)Landline
234-294T-MobileWireless
234-295Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-296TelnyxLandline
234-297T-MobileWireless
234-298Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-299Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
234-300Verizon WirelessWireless
234-301Horizon ServicesLandline
234-302Verizon WirelessWireless
234-303T-MobileWireless
234-304T-MobileWireless
234-305Verizon WirelessWireless
234-306Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-307Bandwidth.comVoIP
234-308Lumen (CenturyLink)Landline
234-309Verizon WirelessWireless
234-310AT&T LocalLandline
234-312NusoLandline
234-313Peerless NetworkVoIP
234-314Verizon WirelessWireless
234-315Verizon WirelessWireless
234-316Verizon WirelessWireless
234-317Boost MobileLandline
234-318Verizon WirelessWireless
234-319Lumen (CenturyLink)Landline
234-320Bandwidth.comVoIP
234-321Verizon WirelessWireless
234-322AT&T MobilityWireless
234-323Super-NetLandline
234-324Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-325Verizon WirelessWireless
234-326Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-327Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
234-328NusoLandline
234-329AT&T MobilityWireless
234-330Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-331Verizon WirelessWireless
234-332Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-333Verizon WirelessWireless
234-334T-MobileWireless
234-335Terra Nova TelecomLandline
234-336FracTELLandline
234-337Verizon WirelessWireless
234-338Boost MobileLandline
234-339Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-340Boost MobileLandline
234-341Verizon WirelessWireless
234-342Boost MobileLandline
234-343Boost MobileLandline
234-344Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
234-345Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-346Boost MobileLandline
234-347Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-348AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
234-349Windstream (Paetec)Landline
234-350Verizon WirelessWireless
234-351Peerless NetworkVoIP
234-352Windstream (Paetec)Landline
234-353Csc VoiceLandline
234-354Lumen (Level 3)VoIP
234-355AT&T LocalLandline
234-356FracTELLandline
234-357Windstream (Paetec)Landline
234-358Verizon WirelessWireless
234-359T-MobileWireless
234-360Verizon WirelessWireless
234-361Verizon WirelessWireless
234-363Verizon WirelessWireless
234-364NusoLandline
234-365Bandwidth.comVoIP
234-366AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
234-367Skye Telecom LLC dba SkyetelLandline
234-368Skye Telecom LLC dba SkyetelLandline
234-369T-MobileWireless
234-370Hd CarrierLandline
234-371Comcast (Xfinity Voice)VoIP
234-372Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
234-373Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-374AT&T MobilityWireless
234-375TelnyxLandline
234-376First CommunicationsLandline
234-377WavenationLandline
234-378Verizon WirelessWireless
234-379AT&T MobilityWireless
234-380T-MobileWireless
234-381Comcast (Xfinity Voice)VoIP
234-382Verizon WirelessWireless
234-383Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-384Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-385Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-386At&T EnterprisesLandline
234-387Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-388FracTELLandline
234-389AT&T MobilityWireless
234-390Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-391Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-392Ip HorizonLandline
234-393Ip HorizonLandline
234-394Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
234-395Ip HorizonLandline
234-396Ip HorizonLandline
234-397First CommunicationsLandline
234-398Leap TelecomLandline
234-399FracTELLandline
234-400Verizon WirelessWireless
234-401First CommunicationsLandline
234-402Peerless NetworkVoIP
234-403CommioLandline
234-404Lumen (CenturyLink)Landline
234-405AT&T MobilityWireless
234-406CommioLandline
234-407TelnyxLandline
234-408Verizon WirelessWireless
234-409Lumen (CenturyLink)Landline
234-410T-MobileWireless
234-412Csc VoiceLandline
234-413Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-414At&T EnterprisesLandline
234-415Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-416Csc VoiceLandline
234-417AT&T MobilityWireless
234-418Callworks CorporationLandline
234-419Callworks CorporationLandline
234-420Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
234-421AT&T LocalLandline
234-422Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-423Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-424Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-425AT&T MobilityWireless
234-426Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-427AT&T MobilityWireless
234-428Lumen (Level 3)VoIP
234-429Super-NetLandline
234-430Bandwidth.comVoIP
234-431AT&T MobilityWireless
234-432Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-433Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-434CommioLandline
234-435Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-436Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
234-437Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-438Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
234-439Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-440Verizon WirelessWireless
234-441Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-442Leap TelecomLandline
234-443AT&T LocalLandline
234-444Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-445AT&T LocalLandline
234-446Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-447AT&T MobilityWireless
234-448AT&T MobilityWireless
234-449AT&T MobilityWireless
234-450AT&T MobilityWireless
234-451AT&T MobilityWireless
234-452AT&T MobilityWireless
234-453AT&T MobilityWireless
234-454Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-455Verizon WirelessWireless
234-456AT&T MobilityWireless
234-457AT&T MobilityWireless
234-458Verizon WirelessWireless
234-459AT&T MobilityWireless
234-460AT&T MobilityWireless
234-461AT&T MobilityWireless
234-462AT&T MobilityWireless
234-463AT&T MobilityWireless
234-464WavenationLandline
234-465FracTELLandline
234-466AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
234-467Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-468Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-469Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-470Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-471Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-472Verizon WirelessWireless
234-475Ohio Bell TelLandline
234-477FracTELLandline
234-488FracTELLandline
234-492Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-499FracTELLandline
234-500Verizon WirelessWireless
234-501Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-516FracTELLandline
234-517AT&T MobilityWireless
234-521T-MobileWireless
234-522Verizon WirelessWireless
234-525Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-529FracTELLandline
234-533FracTELLandline
234-534Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-540Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-542Lumen (Level 3)VoIP
234-544FracTELLandline
234-546Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
234-562Armstrong TelecommunicationsLandline
234-564AT&T MobilityWireless
234-565FracTELLandline
234-566FracTELLandline
234-567Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-571Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-575At&T EnterprisesLandline
234-577FracTELLandline
234-587FracTELLandline
234-588FracTELLandline
234-595Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-599FracTELLandline
234-600Verizon WirelessWireless
234-601AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
234-602T-MobileWireless
234-603Lumen (Level 3)VoIP
234-635Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-639AhoiLandline
234-642Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
234-643Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
234-646Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
234-650T-MobileWireless
234-657Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-663Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
234-666FracTELLandline
234-677FracTELLandline
234-678Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-683Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
234-687Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
234-688FracTELLandline
234-699FracTELLandline
234-701Verizon Business (MCImetro)Landline
234-702Peerless NetworkVoIP
234-703Verizon WirelessWireless
234-704Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
234-706Lumen (CenturyLink)Landline
234-707Verizon WirelessWireless
234-710Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
234-712Verizon WirelessWireless
234-713Verizon WirelessWireless
234-714Bandwidth.comVoIP
234-716T-MobileWireless
234-718AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
234-719Xo OhioLandline
234-720AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
234-732Peerless NetworkVoIP
234-733Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
234-736TPx CommunicationsLandline
234-738Bandwidth.comVoIP
234-742TwilioVoIP
234-746Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
234-752Bandwidth.comVoIP
234-755At&T EnterprisesLandline
234-757Bandwidth.comVoIP
234-758FracTELLandline
234-759T-MobileWireless
234-766FracTELLandline
234-768Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
234-770Bandwidth.comVoIP
234-773Verizon WirelessWireless
234-777Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
234-781Lumen (CenturyLink)Landline
234-786FracTELLandline
234-788Verizon WirelessWireless
234-799FracTELLandline
234-800Verizon WirelessWireless
234-801Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-802Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-803Sigecom, LLC dba Wow Internet Cable And PhoneLandline
234-804T-MobileWireless
234-805Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-806Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-808Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-813Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
234-815Peerless NetworkVoIP
234-817T-MobileWireless
234-830AT&T MobilityWireless
234-832Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
234-837Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
234-842FracTELLandline
234-855Verizon WirelessWireless
234-863Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)Wireless
234-866FracTELLandline
234-867CommioLandline
234-877NusoLandline
234-888Terra Nova TelecomLandline
234-895TwilioVoIP
234-899FracTELLandline
234-900AT&T MobilityWireless
234-901Bandwidth.comVoIP
234-902Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
234-903Verizon WirelessWireless
234-904Verizon WirelessWireless
234-916Super-NetLandline
234-926NusoLandline
234-931Verizon Business (MCImetro)Landline
234-934Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
234-946FracTELLandline
234-956Bandwidth.comVoIP
234-966FracTELLandline
234-973AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
234-977FracTELLandline
234-978Lumen (CenturyLink)Landline
234-979Verizon WirelessWireless
234-980Lumen (CenturyLink)Landline
234-985Bandwidth.comVoIP
234-990CommioLandline
234-999TelnyxLandline

Line type reflects the registry assignment; ported numbers can differ. Unknown 234 number calling? ActiveArmor® screens it before you ever look it up.

Cities & Communities in and around Area Code 234

Communities the 234 serves, filtered against the numbering registry’s rate centers, with each community’s key ZIP codes and the AT&T home internet available there. Cities link to their local AT&T internet page.

City / communityKey ZIP codesAT&T internet
Akron44308, 44325, 44304Fiber up to 5 GIG
Calcutta15059, 43920, 44441Check address
Canal Fulton44614, 44216, 44666Internet Air
Canton44702, 44703, 44704Fiber up to 5 GIG
Cortland44410, 44418, 44473Internet Air
Cuyahoga Falls44223, 44264, 44313Fiber up to 5 GIG
East Liverpool26034, 26050, 43920Internet Air
Fairlawn44333, 44321, 44313Fiber up to 5 GIG
Girard44420, 44437, 44446Fiber up to 5 GIG
Glenmont44628, 44637, 44661Internet Air
Hudson44236, 44224, 44241Internet Air
Killbuck44637, 44654, 43805Internet Air
Limaville44640, 44201, 44601Internet Air
Massillon44647, 44646, 44710Fiber up to 5 GIG
Middlebranch44652, 44721, 44630Fiber up to 1 GIG
North Canton44709, 44720, 44718Fiber up to 5 GIG
North Lima44452, 44443, 44514Internet Air
Salem44460, 44490, 44619Internet Air

City list: AT&T service-area records and the public numbering registry. Key ZIPs: U.S. Census data for each community. Internet type: AT&T eligibility data, June 2026. Availability is always confirmed at your exact address.

234 Area Code Map

Area code 234 serves Akron and nearby communities in OH.

Map of area code 234 coverage in Ohio↓  Printable PDF

Open the printable 234 map (PDF) · All Ohio area codes · Home internet in Akron

Counties Covered by the 234 Area Code

Summit County
Share of combined population30%
Population540,428
Largest 234 cityAkron
Stark County
Share of combined population21%
Population374,853
Largest 234 cityCanton
Mahoning County
Share of combined population13%
Population228,614
Largest 234 cityNorth Lima
Trumbull County
Share of combined population11%
Population201,977
Largest 234 cityCortland

Counties are served in whole or in part; population is U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. The 234 also reaches parts of Medina County, Wayne County, Columbiana County, Holmes County.

The 234, explained

Area Code 234: More Than a Number in Akron

In Akron, the 234 is more than digits on a caller ID. It arrived in 2000, layered onto the 330 region, and it has meant Akron and surrounding communities ever since — 396 carrier prefixes keep its lines busy today, and an established 234 number still says you’ve been here a while.

The map tells its own story: Akron and surrounding communities, with 330 sharing the same streets today. Several codes, one local calling area, no long-distance between any of them — only the 234 came first.

Keeping a 234 matters here. An existing 234 number ports to a new phone, a new carrier, or a new AT&T line, and stays yours anywhere in the U.S. New lines in the area often draw 330 instead — one more reason locals hold on to theirs.

Need a new local number? Shop plans Keep your 234: bring it to AT&T

Internet, wireless & stores in the 234

AT&T Home Internet in Area Code 234

AT&T home internet serves communities across area code 234, with AT&T Fiber where it’s built and AT&T Internet Air covering the gaps. Availability is decided address by address; every community in the table above links to its local internet page.

No data capsNo annual contractNo equipment fees

AT&T Fiber: Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds vary. For 5-GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info., visit att.com/speed101. AT&T Internet Air: AT&T Internet Air not available in all areas. In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a minimum of 30 min.

Check availability at your addressHome internet in Akron ›

Pair it with wireless in an internet + wireless bundle. Run a business in the 234? AT&T Business Internet is available at many addresses.

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Moving to Area Code 234?

Set up home internet in area code 234 before the boxes arrive, and find your new community in the table above or check your exact address below.

Your number moves with you: port your 234 number from anywhere, or keep your old number when you arrive. An AT&T store nearby can handle the whole switch in one visit.

1 · Check your addressSee Fiber or Internet Air availability in seconds.
2 · Schedule for move-in dayInstall lined up before the boxes arrive.
3 · Keep your numberYour mobile number ports; your internet moves.
Plan your move with AT&T
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AT&T Wireless in Area Code 234

AT&T’s 5G network covers most of area code 234. ActiveArmor® spam blocking is included with every unlimited plan, your 234 number stays yours, and great cell phone deals in Akron are a tap away.

5G across the 234ActiveArmor® includedKeep your 234 number

AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy. 5G req’s compatible plan & device. Coverage not available everywhere. Learn more at att.com/5Gforyou.

Shop wireless plansBring your 234 number ›

Need a new 234 number? Ask when you activate a line: the 234 shares its territory with 330, so new lines may draw one of those codes, and porting an existing 234 number keeps it yours.

See the AT&T wireless coverage map for the 234 ›

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AT&T Stores in Area Code 234

Looking for cell phone stores in area code 234? These stores answer on 234 numbers — walk in for switching, porting, upgrades and hands-on help:

Cuyahoga Falls AT&T Store Cuyahoga Falls 3464 Hudson Drive, Cuyahoga Falls+1 234-214-6800
Salem AT&T Store Salem 1098 East State Street, Salem+1 234-218-1736
Stow AT&T Store Stow 4326 Kent Rd, Stow+1 234-571-9299
Cell phone stores in Akron › All 8 locations: company owned and authorized retailers

Every AT&T store in the region, company owned and authorized retailer alike, each with its own store page.

AT&T store employee helping a customer with her phone
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International Calling from Area Code 234

Calling abroad from area code 234? AT&T International Calling adds discounted or unlimited rates to 200+ countries on top of your existing plan, and unlimited texting from the U.S. to 200+ destinations is already included on AT&T unlimited plans.

Where the 234 calls most:IndiaMexicoChinaPhilippinesBhutan

Top places of birth among foreign-born residents of the 234’s counties, U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023.

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234 Area Code Quick Facts & Dialing

StateOhio
Time zoneEastern
Overlays330share this territory
Established2000added to the 330 region
Dialing10 digitsrequired
Toll-free?Nogeographic code
Population1.79Mcounties served, Census 2023
Largest cityAkron+22 more ›

How to dial a 234 number

ScenarioFormatExample
Local call (within the region)234 + 7-digit number(234) 555-0100
Long distance (within the U.S.)1 + 234 + 7-digit number1 (234) 555-0100
Calling 234 from another country+1 234 + 7-digit number+1 234 555 0100
From a mobile phone(234) + 7-digit number(234) 555-0100

A Short History of Area Code 234

Added in 2000 to the 330 region, the 234 serves Akron and surrounding communities. No splits or overlays have divided its territory since.

2000Added to the 330 region

In service since 2000. Today the 234’s territory is shared with overlay code 330, so ten-digit dialing is required.

Nearby & Related Area Codes

330Overlay216Also Ohio440Also Ohio412PA724PA

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Area Code 234 FAQ

What area code is 234?
234 is the area code for Akron, Ohio and the surrounding communities. It appears at the front of every local 10-digit phone number in the area.
Where is area code 234?
Area code 234 serves Akron, Ohio and nearby communities including Big Prairie, Boardman, Calcutta. The full city list is in the cities table above.
Why did I get a text message from a 234 number?
The most common 234 text scam opens like a wrong number (“u at home?”, “are you busy tomorrow?”) and tries to move you to WhatsApp. Don’t reply. Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) and delete it. AT&T ActiveArmor® filters known scam senders automatically.
Who called me from area code 234?
A 234 number usually means Akron or a nearby community, but spoofing is common. This page’s prefix lookup isn’t a reverse phone lookup — it can’t name the caller, but it shows the carrier, line type and community a number was issued to, which is often enough to judge a call.
What time zone is area code 234?
Eastern time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Why am I getting calls from 234 numbers?
234 is an active, legitimate Ohio area code, but scammers spoof local numbers because people answer them. If there’s no voicemail, let it go. AT&T ActiveArmor® blocks and labels spam automatically, and you can report unwanted calls at reportfraud.ftc.gov. The spam report board above shows which 234 prefixes are drawing complaints right now.
Is 234 a toll-free number?
No. 234 is a geographic area code tied to Akron, Ohio. Toll-free calls come from 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888 numbers.
What’s the difference between 234 and 330?
Nothing on the map: 234 is an overlay of 330, covering the same Akron area. Calls between them are local; only the three digits at the front differ.
Which cities use area code 234?
The largest communities include Akron, Calcutta, Canal Fulton, Canton, Cortland. The full list is in the cities table above.
Does AT&T offer service in the 234?
Yes: home internet, wireless and retail stores across the 234. Availability is checked address by address.
Can I still get a 234 number?
Yes. Carriers in Akron and across the 234 still issue 234 numbers on new lines, and you can port an existing 234 number to any carrier. Newer lines in the same area may also receive numbers from an overlay code.
Can I keep my 234 number if I move?
Yes. Phone numbers are portable: your 234 number can move with you anywhere in the U.S., whether you stay with your carrier or switch.
Sources: city and store data from AT&T records; prefix and carrier assignments from the public numbering registry (pulled July 2026). Facts regenerate monthly.
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