Colorado · Mountain Time  Updated August 2026

Area Code 748

Fort Collins and surrounding communities

Area code 748 is Fort Collins’s newest overlay. It went live in July 2025 across the same territory as 970, from Almont, Aspen, Atwood and beyond. New numbers are only starting to be issued, so a 748 caller ID is still rare: this guide covers what the code is, who might be calling, and what it means for your own number.

Getting calls from a 748 number? The code is legit, but spoofing is common. Look up the prefix ›
Largest cityFort Collins
Local time12:10 AM MT
Shares territory with970
Since2025
Good time to call?Early in Fort Collins. Consider texting
Who called me?

Prefix info and spam patterns.

Is this a scam?

Verdict, current patterns, and free blocking.

Cities & ZIP codes

Every city in the 748, with ZIPs and internet type.

Coverage map

Exactly where area code 748 reaches.

Get a 748 number

New lines, porting, keeping your number.

AT&T in the 748

Home internet, wireless, stores and moving help.

Who called me from area code 748?

Quick answerA real 748 call comes from Fort Collins or nearby communities, but 748 numbers are brand new and still rare, so treat an unfamiliar one with extra care: caller ID can be spoofed. 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 prefixes from the region, right on this page.
  • Curious who issued a number? Every assigned prefix belongs to a carrier - the registry will name each 748 prefix as it comes into service.

No 748 spam patterns have been reported yet: the code is too new. Spoofers imitate the established local codes first, so the current patterns below come from the 970 board.

Most-reported 970-region prefixes this monthReviewed August 2026
PrefixReported patternReport volume
(970) 907-XXXXLive callers + robocalls62
(970) 982-XXXXLive callers + robocalls56
(970) 303-XXXXRobocall-heavy19
(970) 408-XXXXRobocall-heavy19
(970) 525-XXXXLive callers + robocalls9

565 unwanted-call reports naming 748 numbers in FTC Do Not Call complaint data, July 29 – August 13, 2026. Consumer-reported and unverified.

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Is area code 748 a scam?

No. 748 is a legitimate Fort Collins area code.

It went live in July 2025 as the newest layer over the Fort Collins region, serving the exact same territory as 970. But legitimacy of the code says nothing about any single call. Scammers spoof local numbers constantly.

The code is realLive since July 2025; carrier prefixes are only beginning to roll out, so 748 numbers are still rare.
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 748 numbers

The most common area code 748 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 748

Caller ID is easy to forge. Spoofing fakes the number a call displays. The real owner of that 748 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 748 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 748 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.

748 area code prefix & carrier lookup

The three digits after the area code identify the carrier a number was issued to. 748 is so new that few or no carrier prefixes are in service yet: the registry below shows the standard service codes every area code reserves. Carrier prefixes will appear here as numbers ship; the guide 970 board shows what a mature registry for this region looks like.

This isn’t a reverse phone lookup: no legitimate free service can tell you who owns a specific number. What a prefix does show, once assigned: the carrier that issued it, whether it’s wireless, landline or VoIP, and the community it belongs to.

0 carrier prefixes in the registry yet · checked monthly

PrefixAssignmentLine type
748-211Community servicesService code
748-311City servicesService code
748-411Directory assistanceService code
748-511Traffic informationService code
748-555Reserved (directory / fictional use)Service code
748-611Carrier customer serviceService code
748-700Carrier-specific servicesService code
748-711Telecommunications relayService code
748-811Call before you digService code
748-911Emergency servicesService code
748-950Carrier access (reserved)Service code
748-958Network testing (reserved)Service code
748-959Network testing (reserved)Service code
748-976Premium services (reserved)Service code

Cities & Communities in and around Area Code 748

From Aspen to Atwood and Ault, these are the communities that call the 748 home. Each city below shows its key ZIP codes, the internet service available there, and a link to local AT&T details.

City / communityKey ZIP codesAT&T internet
Aspen81615, 81656AT&T Internet Air
Atwood80722, 80751AT&T Internet Air
Ault80650, 80615, 80546AT&T Internet Air
Avon81620, 81632AT&T Internet Air
Berthoud80534, 80542, 80543Fiber up to 1 GIG
Breckenridge80424, 80443, 80435AT&T Internet Air
Brush80723Check address
Carbondale81623AT&T Internet Air
Clifton81520, 81503, 81504AT&T Internet Air
Cortez81321AT&T Internet Air
CraigAT&T Internet Air
Crested Butte81224, 81225AT&T Internet Air
De Beque81643AT&T Internet Air
Delta81410Check address
Dillon80435AT&T Internet Air
Dolores81327AT&T Internet Air
Durango81303AT&T Internet Air
Eagle81631Check address

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.

748 area code map

Coverage area

Area code 748 covers the Fort Collins area: Archuleta, Delta, Dolores, Eagle, El Paso, Garfield, Grand, Gunnison and 23 more counties. Hover the map for each one.

Overlay codes

One more code, 970, covers the exact same territory as 748. Its full guide is linked in the Nearby section below.

Major cities

Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, Grand Junction, Security-Widefield.

Where 748 sits in ColoradoAll 6 codes ›
748

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Colorado SpringsFort CollinsGreeleyLovelandGrand JunctionSecurity-Widefield
748
Fort Collins
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Counties covered by the 748 area code

The 748 area code serves 33 counties in Colorado - the largest by population below.

El Paso County
Share of combined population34%
Population752,772
Larimer County
Share of combined population17%
Population374,574
Weld County
Share of combined population17%
Population369,745
Mesa County
Share of combined population7%
Population161,260

All 33 counties: Archuleta, Conejos, Delta, Dolores, Eagle, El Paso, Garfield, Grand, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Jackson, Kit Carson, La Plata, Larimer, Logan, Mesa, Mineral, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Morgan, Ouray, Phillips, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, San Juan, San Miguel, Sedgwick, Summit, Washington, Weld, Yuma.

Counties are served in whole or in part; population is U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. The 748 also reaches parts of Garfield County, Eagle County, La Plata County, Montrose County, Delta County, Summit County, Morgan County, Montezuma County and 9 more.

The 748, explained

Area code 748: more than a number in Fort Collins

In Fort Collins, a new area code is a population milestone. The 748 went live in July 2025, the second code layered over the same territory as 970, and the clearest sign yet of how the region keeps growing. Carrying one today marks you as one of the area’s newest arrivals: the numbers are only beginning to ship.

The map tells its own story: Fort Collins and surrounding communities, one territory now served by 970 together with 748. Nothing about the coverage changes; the region simply has a deeper pool of numbers.

Keeping a 748 matters here. An existing 748 number ports to a new phone, a new carrier, or a new AT&T line, and stays yours anywhere in the U.S.

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Internet, wireless & stores in the 748

AT&T home internet in area code 748

AT&T home internet serves communities across area code 748, 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 748? AT&T Business Internet is available at many addresses.

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Moving to area code 748?

Set up home internet in area code 748 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 748 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 AT&T 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 748

AT&T’s 5G network covers most of area code 748. ActiveArmor® spam blocking is included with every unlimited plan, your 748 number stays yours, and great cell phone deals in Fort Collins 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.

Need a new 748 number? Ask when you activate a line, and porting an existing 748 number keeps it yours.

See the AT&T wireless coverage map for the 748 ›

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Get a 748 phone number

New 748 numbers are issued as existing numbers recycle back into the pool. When you activate a new line, personal or business, you can pick your area code during activation. Already have one you love? Porting protects it when you switch.

For you

Pick a 748 during new-line activation - in the app or in a store. Moving to Fort Collins? Port your number in, or start fresh with a local one.

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For your business

A 748 number on your signage and caller ID reads as established in Fort Collins - and local numbers see higher answer rates than out-of-area or toll-free lines.

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AT&T stores in area code 748

Looking for cell phone stores in area code 748? These stores answer on 748 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 in the 748 region

Every store below answers on a local 970-region number. Tap any number to call.

18 AT&T stores with 748 numbers

International Calling from Area Code 748

Calling abroad from area code 748? 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.

Calling area code 748 from overseas? Dial your country’s exit code, then 1 748 and the number - full steps in How to dial a 748 number.

Where the 748 calls most:MexicoIndiaChinaVietnamCanada

Top places of birth among foreign-born residents of the 748’s counties, U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023.

Calling abroad from a 748 number: dial 011 + country code + number (or just + on a mobile).

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

Traveling abroad instead? International Day Pass® takes your AT&T wireless talk, text and data with you for a flat daily rate. Not an AT&T wireless customer yet? Try AT&T Wireless free for 30 days.

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748 area code quick facts & dialing

Time zoneMountain
Overlays970same map, same region
In service2025newest layer over the 970 region
Dialing10 digitsrequired across the region
Toll-free?Nogeographic code
Population1.62Mcounties served, Census 2023

How to dial a 748 number

ScenarioFormatExample
Local call (within the region)748 + 7-digit number(748) 555-0100
Long distance (within the U.S.)1 + 748 + 7-digit number1 (748) 555-0100
Calling 748 from another country+1 748 + 7-digit number+1 748 555 0100
From a mobile phone(748) + 7-digit number(748) 555-0100

A short history of area code 748

Approved as numbering relief for the 970 region and live since July 2025, 748 is the second code to serve this territory. It exists for one reason: the region keeps growing, and the 970 pool of assignable numbers was running low.

1995Added to the 303 region
2025748 goes live as an overlay in July

Area code 748 vs the related codes

CodeAddedTypeWhere it works
7482025OverlayFort Collins and surrounding communities
9701995OriginalSame territory as 748

Same rates, same local dialing: a number from any code in the region works exactly like a 748.

Nearby & related area codes

Browse area codes by state: Colorado (6) · California (41) · Texas (29) · Florida (23) · all 50 states ›

Area code 748 FAQ

What area code is 748?
748 is the newest area code for Fort Collins and the surrounding communities in Colorado. It went live in July 2025 and covers the exact same territory as 970.
Is area code 748 real or a scam?
748 is a legitimate Colorado area code, but it is brand new and numbers are still rare. If you get a 748 call today and you don’t know anyone with a new local number, be cautious: spoofing a new code is a known scam tactic. AT&T ActiveArmor labels suspected spam automatically.
Why did the 970 region get another area code?
Growth. The 970 pool was projected to run out of assignable numbers, so regulators approved 748 as an all-services overlay. Nothing changes for existing numbers; new lines simply start drawing from the new code.
Does 748 change my existing number?
No. Overlays never change existing numbers. Your 970 number stays exactly as it is; 748 only affects newly issued numbers.
How do I get a 748 number?
You don’t choose it directly: carriers assign numbers from whichever local code has inventory. As the older pool empties, new AT&T lines in the region will increasingly come with 748. There is no fee or action needed.
What area does 748 cover?
The full 970 territory: Archuleta, Delta, Dolores, Eagle, El Paso and Garfield and 25 more counties, including Almont, Aspen, Atwood and the communities listed on this page.
When did 748 go live?
July 2025. It was approved as relief for the 970 numbering region, and carriers began activating it then. Numbers are still being issued gradually.
What time zone is area code 748?
Mountain Time: UTC-7 in winter, UTC-6 during daylight saving. The live local time is at the top of this page.
How do I dial a 748 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 748 plus the seven-digit number, the same as every code in the region. From outside the U.S., add the +1 country code first.
Why did I get a call from a 748 number?
Either someone with a brand-new local number, or a spoofed caller ID. Because 748 numbers are still scarce, an unfamiliar 748 call deserves more suspicion than a 970 call. Let it go to voicemail; real callers leave messages.
Is 748 a toll-free number?
No. 748 is a geographic area code for the Fort Collins region, not a toll-free prefix. U.S. toll-free numbers start with 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.
What’s the difference between 748 and 970?
Age, and nothing else that matters day to day. 970 is the region’s established code; 748 is the 2025 newcomer. They cover the same map, calls between them are local, and both dial with 10 digits.
Can I keep a 748 number if I move?
Yes. Numbers port: a 748 number goes with you to a new phone, a new carrier or a new city anywhere in the U.S., just like any other area code.
Why did I get a text message from a 748 number?
Treat it carefully. Scam texts often rotate onto new codes because the numbers have no reputation yet. Don’t reply or tap links; forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) and delete it. AT&T ActiveArmor filters known scam senders automatically.
Will a 748 number work everywhere?
Yes. It’s a standard North American number: calls, texts and apps treat it like any local number. Some older web forms may not recognize very new codes at first; that resolves as databases update.
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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