Prefix 202-451 — Washington Zone 1, DC
- Area code
- 202
- Prefix (NXX)
- 451
- Rate center
- Washington Zone 1
- State
- District of Columbia
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
- OCN
- 7229
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2020-05-19
- LATA
- 236
Numbers in the 202-451 prefix are registered to the Washington Zone 1 rate center in DC, inside area code 202. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (202-451-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
The assigned code holder is MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC, operating company number 7229, assigned May 19, 2020. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
The rate center lies in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 236. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Washington Zone 1 caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 202-448 | Washington Zone 1 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 202-449 | Washington Zone 1 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - DC |
| 202-450 | Washington Zone 1 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - DC |
| 202-452 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-453 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-454 | Washington Zone 1 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 202-451 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Washington Zone 1 rate center in DC, area code 202. It is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 202-451 numbers?
MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC holds the code, but the prefix is pooled — individual thousands-blocks can be assigned to other carriers, and numbers may be ported to any provider.
Is a call from 202-451 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Washington Zone 1 businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.