Area codesTexas726

USA Area code 726 - Texas, TX

Area code 726 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving North American telephone area codes near San Antonio, Texas in Texas. It was activated in 1992 and today covers roughly 189,936 residents across 30 cities and towns, primarily in Bexar County .

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Local time in 726 ?
-
Population served ?
0.2M
Overlay code ?
210
Time zone ?
Central (CT)
Activated ?
1992

Who called me from area code 726?

A call from area code 726 most likely originates from Texas or elsewhere in Texas - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 726 numbers carry scam reports on this page. The only reliable way to identify the caller is to check the full 10-digit number:

  1. Run the number through the reverse phone lookup at the top of this page to see the owner's name, carrier, and location.
  2. Compare it against the recently reported scam numbers in 726 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 726 residents see it.
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Reports are reviewed by our team before appearing on the page. The highest-reported numbers get added to the “Recently reported scam numbers” list above with a “community” badge.

Only the number, category, and description are stored. IP addresses are one-way hashed for rate-limiting and never stored raw. Reports are moderated before publication. Links are not allowed in descriptions.

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1. Were you expecting a call today?
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4. Is it during normal business hours in 726?
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Cities in the 726 area code

Area code 726 serves the following 30 communities across 1 county:

Bexar
Atascosa
Comal
Guadalupe
Medina
Wilson
Adkins
Alamo Heights
Artesia Wells
Castle Hills
Cibolo
Converse
Ecleto
Elmendorf
Helotes
Kirby
Leon Springs
Macdona
Olmos Park
Saint Hedwig
Shavano Park
Schertz
Terrell Hills
Universal City
Von Ormy
Wetmore
Windcrest
Wichita, Kansas
Salt Lake City, Utah
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Area codes near 726 (overlay + neighboring)

If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the Texas area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.

726 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 726 over the last 12 months.

44 complaints in the last 12 months. That's about 58% more robocall complaints per capita than the US average - 23 per 100,000 residents vs a national average of 14.7.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 726 over the last 12 months 0 25 50 75 100 November 2025: 2 reports Nov '25 January 2026: 4 reports Jan '26 February 2026: 7 reports Feb March 2026: 10 reports Mar April 2026: 3 reports Apr May 2026: 7 reports May June 2026: 5 reports Jun July 2026: 4 reports Jul August 2026: 2 reports Aug

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data (dataset vakf-fz8e). Data as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly.

How 726 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 44 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 726 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Prerecorded Voice
19 reports · 43%
2
Text Message
16 reports · 36%
3
Live Voice
9 reports · 20%

FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Note: the FCC dataset labels method (Live Voice / Prerecorded / SMS) but does not classify scam type (IRS impersonation, tech support fraud, etc.) - those come from community reports.

Recently reported scam numbers in 726

Numbers reported to the FCC or by our community in the last 12 months. Click any to run a full reverse-phone lookup.

Prerecorded Voice 2 reports last reported Jul 23, 2026
Text Message 2 reports last reported May 20, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Aug 7, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Aug 6, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 24, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 13, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jun 26, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jun 16, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jun 10, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jun 10, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jun 3, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported May 28, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported May 13, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported May 12, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported May 11, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported May 4, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Apr 28, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Apr 14, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Apr 11, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Mar 31, 2026

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Numbers submitted via the report form near the top of this page get added here with a “community” badge after moderation.

How to block 726 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 726 numbers around Texas, Texas? You can't legitimately block every 726 call without also missing legitimate ones from Texas, Texas - so the practical fix is to turn on your carrier's free spam filter and register on the national do-not-call list. Step-by-step for each major US carrier below.

AT&T

  1. Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your wireless number.
  3. Enable Fraud Blocking and Suspected Spam Warning.
  4. To block a specific number, tap the call in your history → Block.

Verizon

  1. Download the free Verizon Call Filter app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your Verizon account.
  3. Turn on Spam Filter.
  4. To block a specific number: My Verizon → Blocks → Add Number.

T-Mobile

  1. Download the free Scam Shield app (iOS + Android).
  2. Enable Scam Block (blocks known scam calls silently).
  3. Use Scam ID to see “Scam Likely” caller ID on suspicious numbers.
  4. To block a specific number, dial #662# from your device.

All carriers

  1. Register on the FTC's National Do-Not-Call list.
  2. Report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.
  3. On iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers.
  4. On Android: Phone app → ⋮ → Settings → Caller ID & spam.

Sources: carrier support pages (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), FCC consumer guides. Free features as of 2026. Every one of these steps costs nothing.

History of the 726 area code

state of Texas. Area code 210 was created in an area code split of 512 in 1992. After only a few years, the threat of exhaustion of central office codes forced a split in 1997.

726 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 726?

Area code 726 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves North American telephone area codes near San Antonio, Texas in Texas, primarily including Texas and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1992.

Where does area code 726 cover?

Area code 726 covers Bexar County, including cities such as Bexar, Atascosa, Comal, Guadalupe, Medina, and roughly 25 other communities.

Is 726 a real area code or a scam?

726 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 726 numbers because the code is well-known and appears local to millions of residents. Always verify the specific number, not the area code.

How do I block 726 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Texas. Better options: register on the National Do-Not-Call list, enable your carrier's spam-filter (all major US carriers now offer this free), and report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints so they show up in the trend data on this page.

What's the overlay area code for 726?

726 shares coverage with overlay code 210. That means new phone numbers issued in the same geographic area may have either area code, and 10-digit dialing is required.

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