Prefix 401-206 — West Warwick, RI
- Area code
- 401
- Prefix (NXX)
- 206
- Rate center
- West Warwick
- State
- Rhode Island
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- METROPCS, INC.
- OCN
- 5562
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2002-10-23
- LATA
- 130
The 401-206 prefix belongs to area code 401 and is anchored to the West Warwick rate center (RI). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
West Warwick is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 130. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
NANPA's central-office code records list METROPCS, INC. (OCN 5562) as the code holder, assigned October 23, 2002. Because 401-206 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Caller ID showing 401-206 is not proof the call came from West Warwick: spoofing and porting both detach numbers from their origin. To verify a caller, hang up and dial the organization's published number, and report suspicious calls to the FTC.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 401-203 | Greenwich | OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC |
| 401-204 | Pawtucket | TELNYX LLC |
| 401-205 | Pawtucket | COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC |
| 401-207 | Narragansett | METROPCS, INC. |
| 401-208 | Providence | EXIANT COMMUNICATIONS LLC |
| 401-209 | Providence | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - RI |
FAQ
Where is 401-206 located?
The prefix is assigned to the West Warwick rate center in RI, area code 401. It is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 401-206 numbers?
METROPCS, INC. 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 401-206 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate West Warwick businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.