848 area code
Where the 848 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 848 number from anywhere.
The 848 area code is in Carteret, New Jersey, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 848 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.
The 848 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Carteret, New Jersey. It has been in service since 02-Apr-2001 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.
How to dial a 848 number
+1 848 555-01231 848 555-0123848 555-0123Cities in the 848 area code
A 848 number is usually in one of these places in New Jersey — 5 counties.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the 848 area code?
The 848 area code is in Carteret, New Jersey, United States (Eastern (ET)).
Is 848 an overlay area code?
Yes. 848 overlays the same region as 732, so callers dial all 10 digits.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 848?
Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.
How do I call a 848 number from another country?
Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 848, then the number: +1 848 555-0123.
Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 848 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.
Number holders in area code 848
Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 301 prefixes are in use in 848, shared by 29 companies. The largest holders:
| Company | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Onvoy, LLC | 77 | 26% |
| Omnipoint Communications, Inc. | 51 | 17% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC | 35 | 12% |
| Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless | 29 | 10% |
| Cablevision Lightpath, Inc. | 12 | 4% |
| Multiple Ocn Listing | 11 | 4% |
Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.
Complaints about 848 numbers
- Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
- 211
- Recorded messages or robocalls
- 67%
- Rank among area codes
- #329 of 670
- Most reported subjects
- Other (85)
- Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (57)
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (21)
Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.
Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).
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