859 Area Code - Page 2
Historical Information About Area Code 859
Area code 859 was one of the original 86 area codes created by AT&T and the Bell System in 1947. It originally covered the entire state of Kentucky. In 1984, however, it was split in two, with area code 606 covering the eastern half of the state and area code 859 covering the western half.Today, 859 is the only area code serving Kentucky's Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. It is also one of the smaller area codes in the country, with a total population of just over 1.5 million. Despite its small size, 859 is home to a number of major businesses and corporations, including Toyota, Citigroup, and Amazon.
If you're looking for historical information about area code 859, the best place to start is the Kentucky Telephone Museum. This museum is dedicated to the history of telecommunications in the state of Kentucky, and it features a number of exhibits about area code 859 and the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.
Are 859 Area Code Numbers Scams?
The 859 area code is associated with Kentucky, but that doesn't mean all numbers with that code are from there. And, just because a number is from Kentucky, it doesn't mean it's a scam. However, there are some scams associated with the 859 area code.One popular scam is for someone to call and claim to be from the IRS. They may say that you owe money and that you need to pay it right away. They may even threaten to arrest you if you don't pay. This is a scam. The IRS will never call you and demand payment.
Another scam that uses the 859 area code is one in which the caller claims to be from a utility company. They may say that you owe money and that you need to pay it right away. They may even threaten to turn off your power if you don't pay. This is also a scam. Utility companies will never call and demand payment.
If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from the IRS or a utility company, do not give them any personal information. Hang up and call the police.
How To Report Suspicious Numbers With Area Code 859?
The area code 859 is being increasingly used by scammers to make fraudulent calls. If you receive a call from a number with this area code, it is important to report it to authorities. Here is how to report suspicious numbers with area code 859. When you receive a call from a number with the area code 859, take down the number and any other information you can about the call. This includes the time and date of the call, as well as the name and number of the person who called. You can then report the number to the National Do Not Call Registry.
You can also report suspicious numbers with area code 859 to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC will investigate the call and try to track down the scammers. They may also be able to provide you with information about how to protect yourself from future scams.
If you are a victim of a scam with a number with the area code 859, you can also file a complaint with the FTC. This will help them track down the scammers and may help you get your money back.
Be sure to always report any suspicious calls, no matter how small you think the scam may be. The more information authorities have about these calls, the better they can be at stopping them.
Details of Prefixes in 859 Area Code
- Prefix:(859) 377Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:At&t LocalType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 379Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:Teleport Communications America, Llc - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 380Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - KyType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 381Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Windstream Kentucky East, Inc. - LexingtonType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 382Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 383Current Location:ParisCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba South Central Bell TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 384Current Location:UnionCarrier:Cincinnati Bell, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 385Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:Time Warner Cbl Info Sv (ky) Dba Time Warner-kyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 386Current Location:CovingtonCarrier:Cincinnati Bell, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 387Current Location:RichmondCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba South Central Bell TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 388Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Windstream Kentucky East, Inc. - LexingtonType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 389Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Windstream Kentucky East, Inc. - LexingtonType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 391Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - IlType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 392Current Location:CovingtonCarrier:Cincinnati Bell, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 393Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 394Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:Intermedia Communications Inc. - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 395Current Location:LancasterCarrier:Bluegrass Wireless LlcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 396Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 398Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 400Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Telcove Of Kentucky, Inc. - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 401Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Telcove Of Kentucky, Inc. - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 402Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Telcove Of Kentucky, Inc. - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 403Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Telcove Of Kentucky, Inc. - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 404Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - KyType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 405Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - KyType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 406Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Telcove Of Kentucky, Inc. - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 408Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - KyType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 409Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - IlType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 412Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - KyType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 414Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 415Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 420Current Location:NicholasvilleCarrier:Powertel Kentucky Licenses, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 421Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - KyType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 422Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Telcove Of Kentucky, Inc. - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 423Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:At&t Corp.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 425Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Windstream Kentucky East, Inc. - LexingtonType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 426Current Location:Fort MitchellCarrier:Cincinnati Bell, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 428Current Location:Dry RidgeCarrier:Cincinnati Bell, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 429Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:Intermedia Communications Inc. - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 431Current Location:CovingtonCarrier:Cincinnati Bell, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 432Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 433Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 435Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 437Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 439Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Level 3 Communications, Llc - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 441Current Location:Fort ThomasCarrier:Cincinnati Bell, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 442Current Location:Fort ThomasCarrier:Cincinnati Bell, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 443Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - IlType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 444Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - IlType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 445Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - IlType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 446Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - IlType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 447Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - KyType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 448Current Location:AlexandriaCarrier:Cincinnati Bell, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 449Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:Level 3 Communications, Llc - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 455Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Windstream Kentucky East, Inc. - LexingtonType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 457Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 458Current Location:LancasterCarrier:Windstream Kentucky East, Inc. - LexingtonType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 459Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Level 3 Communications, Llc - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 461Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:American Messaging Services, LlcType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 462Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - IlType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 466Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 468Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - KyType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 469Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - KyType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 470Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 472Current Location:ButlerCarrier:Cincinnati Bell, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 473Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 474Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:Level 3 Telecom Of Kentucky, Llc - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 475Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 476Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 481Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 484Current Location:ParisCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba South Central Bell TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 485Current Location:WaltonCarrier:Cincinnati Bell, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 486Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:Teleport Communications America, Llc - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 488Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:Teleport Communications America, Llc - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 489Current Location:NicholasvilleCarrier:Powertel Kentucky Licenses, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 490Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - KyType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 491Current Location:CovingtonCarrier:Cincinnati Bell, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 492Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 493Current Location:WaltonCarrier:Cincinnati Bell, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 494Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 496Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - IlType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 497Current Location:Mount SterlingCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba South Central Bell TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 498Current Location:Mount SterlingCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba South Central Bell TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 499Current Location:Mount SterlingCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba South Central Bell TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 506Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Se Acquisitions, Llc Dba Lightyear Ntwk Sol Of KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 508Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Se Acquisitions, Llc Dba Lightyear Ntwk Sol Of KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 509Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 512Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - KyType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 513Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:Powertel Kentucky Licenses, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 514Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Telcove Of Kentucky, Inc. - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 516Current Location:DanvilleCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - KyType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 517Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:Windstream Norlight, Inc. - KyType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 518Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:Windstream Norlight, Inc. - KyType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 519Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Us Lec Of Tennessee Inc. - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 520Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:Windstream Norlight, Inc. - KyType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 522Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:Windstream Norlight, Inc. - KyType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 523Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Time Warner Cbl Info Sv (ky) Dba Time Warner-kyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 525Current Location:FlorenceCarrier:Cincinnati Bell, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 527Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba South Central Bell TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 533Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - KyType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 534Current Location:BurlingtonCarrier:Cincinnati Bell, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 535Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:At&t Corp.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 536Current Location:NicholasvilleCarrier:Powertel Kentucky Licenses, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 537Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - KyType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 538Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:Level 3 Telecom Of Kentucky, Llc - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 539Current Location:NicholasvilleCarrier:Powertel Kentucky Licenses, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 543Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Windstream Kentucky East, Inc. - LexingtonType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 544Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - KyType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 547Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:Level 3 Telecom Of Kentucky, Llc - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 548Current Location:LancasterCarrier:Windstream Kentucky East, Inc. - LexingtonType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 549Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Windstream Norlight, Inc. - KyType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 550Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Level 3 Telecom Of Kentucky, Llc - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 552Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 553Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 554Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Level 3 Communications, Llc - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 556Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - KyType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 559Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Level 3 Communications, Llc - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 566Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Windstream Kentucky East, Inc. - LexingtonType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 567Current Location:WarsawCarrier:Cincinnati Bell, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 568Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:Intermedia Communications Inc. - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 569Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:Windstream Norlight, Inc. - KyType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 572Current Location:Fort ThomasCarrier:Cincinnati Bell, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 575Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:Teleport Communications America, Llc - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 576Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 577Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:Ymax Communications Corp. - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 578Current Location:Fort MitchellCarrier:Cincinnati Bell, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 581Current Location:CovingtonCarrier:Cincinnati Bell, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 582Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 583Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 585Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 586Current Location:BurlingtonCarrier:Cincinnati Bell, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 588Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 592Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:Intermedia Communications Inc. - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 594Current Location:FlorenceCarrier:Cincinnati Bell, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 595Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 605Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Level 3 Communications, Llc - KyType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 608Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 609Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - KyType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 612Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 613Current Location:WinchesterCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 618Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Inter Mountain Cable Dba Mikrotec CommunicationsType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 619Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 620Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - IlType:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 621Current Location:LexingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(859) 622Current Location:RichmondCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba South Central Bell TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 623Current Location:RichmondCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba South Central Bell TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 624Current Location:RichmondCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba South Central Bell TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 625Current Location:RichmondCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba South Central Bell TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 626Current Location:RichmondCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba South Central Bell TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(859) 628Current Location:CincinnatiCarrier:Cincinnati Bell, Inc.Type:Mobile
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