Florida · Eastern Time  Updated July 2026

Area Code 448

Tallahassee and surrounding communities

Area code 448 serves Tallahassee, Florida and communities including Alys Beach, Baker, Bellview 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 448 number? The code is legit, but spoofing is common. Look up the prefix ›
StateFlorida
Largest cityTallahassee
Local time6:50 PM ET
Nearby850 · 229 · 334
Since2021
Call now?Good time to call back

Who Called Me from Area Code 448?

Quick answerA 448 call usually comes from Tallahassee 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 448 prefixes, right on this page.
  • Curious who issued a number? Every 448 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 448 prefixes this month
PrefixReported patternReport volume
(448) 449-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(448) 413-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(448) 407-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(448) 200-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(448) 212-XXXXRobocall-heavy

47 unwanted-call reports naming 448 numbers in FTC Do Not Call complaint data, July 2–17, 2026. Consumer-reported and unverified.

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Is Area Code 448 a Scam?

No. 448 is a legitimate Tallahassee area code.

It’s added to the 850 region in 2021 and serves Tallahassee 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 850 region in 2021; 114 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 448 numbers

The most common area code 448 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 448

Caller ID is easy to forge. Spoofing fakes the number a call displays. The real owner of that 448 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 448 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 448 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.

448 Area Code Prefix & Carrier Lookup

The three digits after the area code identify the carrier a number was issued to. All 114 assigned 448 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 448 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.

114 prefixes · updated monthly
PrefixCarrierLine type
448-200Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-201Powertel Jacksonville LicensesLandline
448-202TelnyxLandline
448-203TelnyxLandline
448-204Windstream (Paetec)Landline
448-205Windstream (Paetec)Landline
448-206AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
448-207Powertel Jacksonville LicensesLandline
448-208Comcast (Xfinity Voice)VoIP
448-209AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
448-210Verizon Business (MCImetro)Landline
448-212Bandwidth.comVoIP
448-213Powertel Jacksonville LicensesLandline
448-214Spectrum (TWC IP)Landline
448-215Verizon WirelessWireless
448-216Verizon Business (MCImetro)Landline
448-217NusoLandline
448-218NusoLandline
448-219NusoLandline
448-220NusoLandline
448-221Hd CarrierLandline
448-222Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-223NusoLandline
448-224NusoLandline
448-225Boost MobileLandline
448-226Powertel Jacksonville LicensesLandline
448-227Comcast (Xfinity Voice)VoIP
448-228Boost MobileLandline
448-229AT&T MobilityWireless
448-230Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-231Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-232Callworks CorporationLandline
448-233Callworks CorporationLandline
448-234Callworks CorporationLandline
448-235Powertel Jacksonville LicensesLandline
448-236Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-237Peerless NetworkVoIP
448-238Eliska Wireless Ventures Subsidiary IWireless
448-239Verizon WirelessWireless
448-240Leap TelecomLandline
448-241Verizon WirelessWireless
448-242Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-243Powertel Jacksonville LicensesLandline
448-244Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-245Bandwidth.comVoIP
448-246NusoLandline
448-247NusoLandline
448-248Leap TelecomLandline
448-249Eliska Wireless Ventures Subsidiary IWireless
448-250Powertel Jacksonville LicensesLandline
448-251Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-252WavenationLandline
448-253WavenationLandline
448-254WavenationLandline
448-255Powertel Jacksonville LicensesLandline
448-256Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-257Comcast (Xfinity Voice)VoIP
448-259Bandwidth.comVoIP
448-288Skye Telecom LLC dba SkyetelLandline
448-300Skye Telecom LLC dba SkyetelLandline
448-305Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
448-327Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-333Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-334Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-338Hd CarrierLandline
448-400Skye Telecom LLC dba SkyetelLandline
448-407Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
448-408Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-413Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-418Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-428Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-432Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-438OpentactLandline
448-440Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
448-441Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
448-442Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
448-443Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
448-444Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-445Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
448-446Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
448-447Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
448-448Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-449Hd CarrierLandline
448-450Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-451Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
448-456Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
448-465AhoiLandline
448-480CommioLandline
448-488Skye Telecom LLC dba SkyetelLandline
448-500FracTELLandline
448-567Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
448-587Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-600Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-652Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-666FracTELLandline
448-678Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-758OpentactLandline
448-777FracTELLandline
448-799Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
448-800Skye Telecom LLC dba SkyetelLandline
448-844Skye Telecom LLC dba SkyetelLandline
448-850Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-867CommioLandline
448-877Skye Telecom LLC dba SkyetelLandline
448-888Terra Nova TelecomLandline
448-895TwilioVoIP
448-900Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-953Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
448-968Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
448-988Livewire TelecomLandline
448-994Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
448-995Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
448-996Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
448-999FracTELLandline

Line type reflects the registry assignment; ported numbers can differ. Unknown 448 number calling? ActiveArmor® screens it before you ever look it up.

Cities & Communities in and around Area Code 448

Communities the 448 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
Bellview32509, 32505, 32526Fiber up to 5 GIG
Bonifay32425, 32427Internet Air
Callaway32404, 32403, 32401Fiber up to 5 GIG
Campbellton32426, 32440Internet Air
Carrabelle32322, 32323Internet Air
Caryville32427, 32425Internet Air
Century36441, 32535Check address
Chattahoochee32324Internet Air
Chipley32431Internet Air
Cottondale32431Internet Air
Crawfordville32327Internet Air
Crestview32536, 32539Fiber up to 5 GIG
Defuniak Springs32435Internet Air
Destin32541, 32579, 32548Fiber up to 5 GIG
Eastpoint32328Internet Air
Eglin Afb32579, 32542, 32580Internet Air
Esto32440Check address
Freeport32439Fiber up to 5 GIG

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.

448 Area Code Map

Area code 448 serves Tallahassee and nearby communities in FL.

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Counties Covered by the 448 Area Code

Escambia County
Share of combined population21%
Population321,905
Largest 448 cityBellview
Leon County
Share of combined population19%
Population292,198
Largest 448 cityTallahassee
Okaloosa County
Share of combined population14%
Population211,668
Largest 448 cityShalimar
Santa Rosa County
Share of combined population12%
Population188,000
Largest 448 cityPace

Counties are served in whole or in part; population is U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. The 448 also reaches parts of Bay County, Walton County, Jackson County, Gadsden County, Wakulla County, Washington County, Taylor County, Holmes County and 5 more.

The 448, explained

Area Code 448: More Than a Number in Tallahassee

In Tallahassee, the 448 is more than digits on a caller ID. It arrived in 2021, layered onto the 850 region, and it has meant Tallahassee and surrounding communities ever since — 114 carrier prefixes keep its lines busy today, and an established 448 number still says you’ve been here a while.

The map tells its own story: Tallahassee and surrounding communities, with 850 sharing the same streets today. Several codes, one local calling area, no long-distance between any of them — only the 448 came first.

Keeping a 448 matters here. An existing 448 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 850 instead — one more reason locals hold on to theirs.

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Internet, wireless & stores in the 448

AT&T Home Internet in Area Code 448

AT&T home internet serves communities across area code 448, 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.

Pair it with wireless in an internet + wireless bundle. Run a business in the 448? AT&T Business Internet is available at many addresses.

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Moving to Area Code 448?

Set up home internet in area code 448 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 448 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.
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AT&T Wireless in Area Code 448

AT&T’s 5G network covers most of area code 448. ActiveArmor® spam blocking is included with every unlimited plan, your 448 number stays yours, and great cell phone deals in Tallahassee are a tap away.

5G across the 448ActiveArmor® includedKeep your 448 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.

Need a new 448 number? Ask when you activate a line: the 448 shares its territory with 850, so new lines may draw one of those codes, and porting an existing 448 number keeps it yours.

See the AT&T wireless coverage map for the 448 ›

Woman smiling at her phone on an Tallahassee street
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AT&T Stores in Area Code 448

Looking for cell phone stores in area code 448? These stores answer on 448 numbers — walk in for switching, porting, upgrades and hands-on help:

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 with 448 Numbers

Every store below answers on a 448 number. Tap any number to call.

6 AT&T stores with 448 numbers

International Calling from Area Code 448

Calling abroad from area code 448? 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 448 calls most:CubaHaitiColombiaVenezuelaMexico

Top places of birth among foreign-born residents of the 448’s counties, U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023.

Calling abroad from a 448 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.

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448 Area Code Quick Facts & Dialing

StateFlorida
Time zoneEastern
Overlays850share this territory
Established2021added to the 850 region
Dialing10 digitsrequired
Toll-free?Nogeographic code
Population1.52Mcounties served, Census 2023

How to dial a 448 number

ScenarioFormatExample
Local call (within the region)448 + 7-digit number(448) 555-0100
Long distance (within the U.S.)1 + 448 + 7-digit number1 (448) 555-0100
Calling 448 from another country+1 448 + 7-digit number+1 448 555 0100
From a mobile phone(448) + 7-digit number(448) 555-0100

A Short History of Area Code 448

Added in 2021 to the 850 region, the 448 serves Tallahassee and surrounding communities. No splits or overlays have divided its territory since.

2021Added to the 850 region

In service since 2021. Today the 448’s territory is shared with overlay code 850, so ten-digit dialing is required.

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Area Code 448 FAQ

What area code is 448?
448 is the area code for Tallahassee, Florida and the surrounding communities. It appears at the front of every local 10-digit phone number in the area.
Where is area code 448?
Area code 448 serves Tallahassee, Florida and nearby communities including Alys Beach, Baker, Bellview. The full city list is in the cities table above.
Why did I get a text message from a 448 number?
The most common 448 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 448?
A 448 number usually means Tallahassee 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 448?
Eastern time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Why am I getting calls from 448 numbers?
448 is an active, legitimate Florida 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 448 prefixes are drawing complaints right now.
Is 448 a toll-free number?
No. 448 is a geographic area code tied to Tallahassee, Florida. Toll-free calls come from 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888 numbers.
What’s the difference between 448 and 850?
Nothing on the map: 448 is an overlay of 850, covering the same Tallahassee area. Calls between them are local; only the three digits at the front differ.
Which cities use area code 448?
The largest communities include Bellview, Bonifay, Callaway, Campbellton, Carrabelle. The full list is in the cities table above.
Does AT&T offer service in the 448?
Yes: home internet, wireless and retail stores across the 448. Availability is checked address by address.
Can I still get a 448 number?
Yes. Carriers in Tallahassee and across the 448 still issue 448 numbers on new lines, and you can port an existing 448 number to any carrier. Newer lines in the same area may also receive numbers from an overlay code.
Can I keep my 448 number if I move?
Yes. Phone numbers are portable: your 448 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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