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Illinois · Central Time  Updated July 2026

Area Code 447

Springfield and surrounding communities

Area code 447 serves Springfield, Illinois and communities including Altamont, Alvin, Andrew 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 447 number? The code is legit, but spoofing is common. Look up the prefix ›
StateIllinois
Largest citySpringfield
Local time4:20 PM CT
Nearby217 · 309 · 618
Since2021
Call now?Good time to call back

Who Called Me from Area Code 447?

Quick answerA 447 call usually comes from Springfield 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 447 prefixes, right on this page.
  • Curious who issued a number? Every 447 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 447 prefixes this month
PrefixReported patternReport volume
(447) 207-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(447) 448-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(447) 910-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(447) 252-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(447) 432-XXXXRobocall-heavy

38 unwanted-call reports naming 447 numbers in FTC Do Not Call complaint data, July 2–17, 2026. Consumer-reported and unverified.

Block spam calls in the 447, included with AT&T wireless

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  • Fraud calls blocked automatically on the network
  • Suspected spam labeled before you answer
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Is Area Code 447 a Scam?

No. 447 is a legitimate Springfield area code.

It’s added to the 217 region in 2021 and serves Springfield 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 217 region in 2021; 213 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 447 numbers

The most common area code 447 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 447

Caller ID is easy to forge. Spoofing fakes the number a call displays. The real owner of that 447 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 447 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 447 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.

447 Area Code Prefix & Carrier Lookup

The three digits after the area code identify the carrier a number was issued to. All 213 assigned 447 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 447 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.

213 prefixes · updated monthly
PrefixCarrierLine type
447-200FracTELLandline
447-201Ip HorizonLandline
447-202Ip HorizonLandline
447-203TelnyxLandline
447-204AT&T MobilityWireless
447-205Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-206Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-207AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
447-208Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-209NusoLandline
447-210Skye Telecom LLC dba SkyetelLandline
447-212Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-213Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-214Computer TechniquesLandline
447-215Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-216AT&T MobilityWireless
447-217Boost MobileLandline
447-218Stratus NetworksLandline
447-219T-MobileWireless
447-220Boost MobileLandline
447-221Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-222FracTELLandline
447-223Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-224Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-225Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-226Boost MobileLandline
447-227Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-228Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-229AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
447-230Windstream (Paetec)Landline
447-231CommioLandline
447-232CommioLandline
447-233Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
447-234FracTELLandline
447-235AT&T MobilityWireless
447-236Leap TelecomLandline
447-237Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-238Verizon WirelessWireless
447-239Windstream (Paetec)Landline
447-240AT&T MobilityWireless
447-241Boost MobileLandline
447-242Boost MobileLandline
447-243NusoLandline
447-244Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-245NusoLandline
447-246NusoLandline
447-247FracTELLandline
447-248Boost MobileLandline
447-249AT&T MobilityWireless
447-250AT&T MobilityWireless
447-251NusoLandline
447-252Hd CarrierLandline
447-253NusoLandline
447-254NusoLandline
447-255Boost MobileLandline
447-256AT&T MobilityWireless
447-257Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-258Callworks CorporationLandline
447-259AT&T MobilityWireless
447-260Bandwidth.comVoIP
447-261Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-262CommioLandline
447-263CommioLandline
447-264Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-265Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-266Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-267Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-268Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-269Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-270Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-271Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-272Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-273Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-274Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-275AT&T MobilityWireless
447-276Verizon WirelessWireless
447-277Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-278AT&T MobilityWireless
447-279AT&T MobilityWireless
447-280AT&T MobilityWireless
447-281Ip HorizonLandline
447-282AT&T MobilityWireless
447-283Callworks CorporationLandline
447-284AT&T MobilityWireless
447-285CommioLandline
447-286AT&T MobilityWireless
447-287AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
447-288Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-289AT&T MobilityWireless
447-290Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-291AT&T MobilityWireless
447-292AT&T MobilityWireless
447-293Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
447-294Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
447-295Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
447-296Ip HorizonLandline
447-297AT&T MobilityWireless
447-298AT&T MobilityWireless
447-299Leap TelecomLandline
447-300FracTELLandline
447-301Skye Telecom LLC dba SkyetelLandline
447-302NusoLandline
447-303AT&T MobilityWireless
447-304AT&T MobilityWireless
447-305AT&T MobilityWireless
447-306Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)Wireless
447-307T-MobileWireless
447-308AT&T MobilityWireless
447-309AT&T MobilityWireless
447-310Bandwidth.comVoIP
447-312AT&T MobilityWireless
447-313AT&T MobilityWireless
447-314AT&T MobilityWireless
447-315At&T EnterprisesLandline
447-316WavenationLandline
447-317Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-318WavenationLandline
447-319WavenationLandline
447-320Terra Nova TelecomLandline
447-322Terra Nova TelecomLandline
447-324Bandwidth.comVoIP
447-325AT&T MobilityWireless
447-326AT&T MobilityWireless
447-327AT&T MobilityWireless
447-328AT&T MobilityWireless
447-329AT&T MobilityWireless
447-330AT&T MobilityWireless
447-331AT&T MobilityWireless
447-333FracTELLandline
447-336FracTELLandline
447-344Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-345FracTELLandline
447-347Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-348FracTELLandline
447-356FracTELLandline
447-387Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-400FracTELLandline
447-410Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-417TwilioVoIP
447-424Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
447-427Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-432FracTELLandline
447-437Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-438AhoiLandline
447-439Exiant CommunicationsLandline
447-440Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-441Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-442Bandwidth.comVoIP
447-444FracTELLandline
447-445Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-446Hd CarrierLandline
447-447Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
447-448Hd CarrierLandline
447-449Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)Wireless
447-450Leap TelecomLandline
447-457Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-465FracTELLandline
447-466Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
447-467Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-468AhoiLandline
447-474Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-477FracTELLandline
447-487TwilioVoIP
447-497TwilioVoIP
447-500FracTELLandline
447-525Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
447-529FracTELLandline
447-547Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-557Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-574Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-600FracTELLandline
447-610Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-626Skye Telecom LLC dba SkyetelLandline
447-627Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-644Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-647Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-666FracTELLandline
447-667FracTELLandline
447-674Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-677Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-715Skye Telecom LLC dba SkyetelLandline
447-725Skye Telecom LLC dba SkyetelLandline
447-737Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-743Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
447-744Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-747Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-758FracTELLandline
447-766FracTELLandline
447-770CommioLandline
447-774Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-777FracTELLandline
447-783Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
447-784AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
447-785AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
447-786FracTELLandline
447-787AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
447-788AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
447-792Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
447-800FracTELLandline
447-810Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-832Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
447-837Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
447-842FracTELLandline
447-867Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
447-876AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
447-888FracTELLandline
447-895TwilioVoIP
447-900FracTELLandline
447-901Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
447-902Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
447-910Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
447-946FracTELLandline
447-999FracTELLandline

Line type reflects the registry assignment; ported numbers can differ. Unknown 447 number calling? ActiveArmor® screens it before you ever look it up.

Cities & Communities in and around Area Code 447

Communities the 447 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
Altamont62411, 62458Internet Air
Arcola61910, 61931, 61953Internet Air
Athens62613, 62625Internet Air
Atlanta61723, 61751, 61754Internet Air
Atwood61913, 61911Internet Air
Auburn62615, 62689, 62530Internet Air
Barry62312, 62345, 62356Internet Air
Beardstown62618, 62639, 62622Internet Air
Berlin62670, 62677, 62601Check address
Bismarck61811, 61814, 61848Internet Air
Brocton61917, 61949, 61943Internet Air
Buckley60918, 60948, 60968Internet Air
Camp Point62320, 62325, 62324Internet Air
Cantrall62625, 62613, 62684Internet Air
Carlinville62626Internet Air
Carrollton62016, 62054Internet Air
Casey62420, 62442Internet Air
Catlin61817, 61833, 61883Internet 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.

447 Area Code Map

Area code 447 serves Springfield and nearby communities in IL.

Map of area code 447 coverage in Illinois↓  Printable PDF

Open the printable 447 map (PDF) · All Illinois area codes · Home internet in Springfield

Counties Covered by the 447 Area Code

Madison County
Share of combined population15%
Population265,859
Largest 447 cityNew Douglas
Champaign County
Share of combined population12%
Population205,865
Largest 447 cityChampaign
Sangamon County
Share of combined population11%
Population196,343
Largest 447 citySpringfield
McLean County
Share of combined population10%
Population170,954
Largest 447 cityMc Lean

Counties are served in whole or in part; population is U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. The 447 also reaches parts of Tazewell County, Macon County, Vermilion County, Adams County, Coles County, Macoupin County, Effingham County, Christian County and 22 more.

The 447, explained

Area Code 447: More Than a Number in Springfield

In Springfield, the 447 is more than digits on a caller ID. It arrived in 2021, layered onto the 217 region, and it has meant Springfield and surrounding communities ever since — 213 carrier prefixes keep its lines busy today, and an established 447 number still says you’ve been here a while.

The map tells its own story: Springfield and surrounding communities, with 217 sharing the same streets today. Several codes, one local calling area, no long-distance between any of them — only the 447 came first.

Keeping a 447 matters here. An existing 447 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 217 instead — one more reason locals hold on to theirs.

Need a new local number? Shop plans Keep your 447: bring it to AT&T

Internet, wireless & stores in the 447

AT&T Home Internet in Area Code 447

AT&T home internet serves communities across area code 447, 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 Springfield ›

Pair it with wireless in an internet + wireless bundle. Run a business in the 447? AT&T Business Internet is available at many addresses.

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Moving to Area Code 447?

Set up home internet in area code 447 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 447 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 447

AT&T’s 5G network covers most of area code 447. ActiveArmor® spam blocking is included with every unlimited plan, your 447 number stays yours, and great cell phone deals in Springfield are a tap away.

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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.

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Need a new 447 number? Ask when you activate a line: the 447 shares its territory with 217, so new lines may draw one of those codes, and porting an existing 447 number keeps it yours.

See the AT&T wireless coverage map for the 447 ›

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AT&T Stores in Area Code 447

Looking for cell phone stores in area code 447? These stores serve the 447 area — walk in for switching, porting, upgrades and hands-on help. (The 447 is new enough that most local stores still answer on longer-established numbers.)

Springfield AT&T Store Springfield 1311 South 6th Street, Springfield+1 217-280-8582
Springfield AT&T Store 6th Street 3651 S 6th Street, Springfield+1 217-718-5218
Springfield AT&T Store Denver Dr 2500 N Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield+1 217-523-4100
Cell phone stores in Springfield › All 25 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.

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All AT&T Stores Serving the 447 Area

Every AT&T store serving the 447’s communities. Tap any number to call.

24 AT&T locations serving the 447 area
CityStorePhone
CarlinvilleAT&T Store Carlinville+1 217-303-5032
ChampaignAT&T Store Champaign+1 217-600-3779
ChampaignAT&T Store Champaign Store+1 217-517-6991
ChampaignAT&T Store Champaign+1 217-801-3654
CharlestonAT&T Store Charleston+1 217-615-3886
ChathamAT&T Store Chatham+1 217-483-9200
DanvilleAT&T Store Danville+1 217-446-4000
DanvilleAT&T Store Danville+1 217-516-4450
DecaturAT&T Store Pershing Rd+1 217-875-3690
DecaturAT&T Store Mt Zion Rd+1 217-864-5100
EffinghamAT&T Store Effingham+1 217-342-9594
ForsythAT&T Store Hickory Point+1 217-877-7700
JacksonvilleAT&T Store Jacksonville+1 217-517-6903
LincolnAT&T Store Lincoln+1 217-732-8962
LitchfieldAT&T Store Litchfield+1 217-303-5140
MattoonAT&T Store Mattoon+1 217-774-5333
QuincyAT&T Store Store+1 217-517-6207
SpringfieldAT&T Store Springfield+1 217-280-8582
SpringfieldAT&T Store Wabash+1 217-517-6997
SpringfieldAT&T Store Denver Dr+1 217-523-4100
SpringfieldAT&T Store Veterans+1 217-546-5588
SpringfieldAT&T Store 6th Street+1 217-718-5218
TaylorvilleAT&T Store Taylorville+1 217-824-9360
TiltonAT&T Store Tilton+1 217-516-4455

International Calling from Area Code 447

Calling abroad from area code 447? 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 447 calls most:MexicoIndiaPolandPhilippinesChina

Top places of birth among foreign-born residents of the 447’s counties, U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023.

Calling abroad from a 447 number: dial 011 + country code + number (or just + on a mobile). Traveling abroad instead? International Day Pass® takes your talk, text and data with you for a flat daily rate.

International Calling and International Day Pass® availability, rates and included destinations vary by plan; see att.com for the current country list.

See international calling plans
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447 Area Code Quick Facts & Dialing

StateIllinois
Time zoneCentral
Overlays217share this territory
Established2021added to the 217 region
Dialing10 digitsrequired
Toll-free?Nogeographic code
Population1.76Mcounties served, Census 2023
Largest citySpringfield+134 more ›

How to dial a 447 number

ScenarioFormatExample
Local call (within the region)447 + 7-digit number(447) 555-0100
Long distance (within the U.S.)1 + 447 + 7-digit number1 (447) 555-0100
Calling 447 from another country+1 447 + 7-digit number+1 447 555 0100
From a mobile phone(447) + 7-digit number(447) 555-0100

A Short History of Area Code 447

Added in 2021 to the 217 region, the 447 serves Springfield and surrounding communities. No splits or overlays have divided its territory since.

2021Added to the 217 region

In service since 2021. Today the 447’s territory is shared with overlay code 217, so ten-digit dialing is required.

Nearby & Related Area Codes

217Overlay309Also Illinois618Also Illinois314MO636MO

Browse area codes by state: Illinois (17) · California (41) · Texas (29) · Florida (23) · all 50 states ›

Area Code 447 FAQ

What area code is 447?
447 is the area code for Springfield, Illinois and the surrounding communities. It appears at the front of every local 10-digit phone number in the area.
Where is area code 447?
Area code 447 serves Springfield, Illinois and nearby communities including Altamont, Alvin, Andrew. The full city list is in the cities table above.
Why did I get a text message from a 447 number?
The most common 447 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 447?
A 447 number usually means Springfield 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 447?
Central time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Why am I getting calls from 447 numbers?
447 is an active, legitimate Illinois 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 447 prefixes are drawing complaints right now.
Is 447 a toll-free number?
No. 447 is a geographic area code tied to Springfield, Illinois. Toll-free calls come from 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888 numbers.
What’s the difference between 447 and 217?
Nothing on the map: 447 is an overlay of 217, covering the same Springfield area. Calls between them are local; only the three digits at the front differ.
Which cities use area code 447?
The largest communities include Altamont, Arcola, Athens, Atlanta, Atwood. The full list is in the cities table above.
Does AT&T offer service in the 447?
Yes: home internet, wireless and retail stores across the 447. Availability is checked address by address.
Can I still get a 447 number?
Yes. Carriers in Springfield and across the 447 still issue 447 numbers on new lines, and you can port an existing 447 number to any carrier. Newer lines in the same area may also receive numbers from an overlay code.
Can I keep my 447 number if I move?
Yes. Phone numbers are portable: your 447 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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