Prefix 401-208 — Providence, RI
- Area code
- 401
- Prefix (NXX)
- 208
- Rate center
- Providence
- State
- Rhode Island
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- EXIANT COMMUNICATIONS LLC
- OCN
- 114J
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2019-09-23
- LATA
- 130
A phone number starting 401-208 was issued in the Providence rate center of RI — part of area code 401.
Code-holder of record: EXIANT COMMUNICATIONS LLC (OCN 114J), assigned September 23, 2019. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 401-208 numbers may be served by different companies.
A scammer can display 401-208 without ever touching RI. When in doubt, end the call and reach the company or agency through its official website; unwanted robocalls belong in the FTC's fraud report queue.
Providence is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 130. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 401-205 | Pawtucket | COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC |
| 401-206 | West Warwick | METROPCS, INC. |
| 401-207 | Narragansett | METROPCS, INC. |
| 401-209 | Providence | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - RI |
| 401-210 | Block Island | ONVOY, LLC - RI |
| 401-212 | Hope Valley | OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 401-208 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Providence rate center in RI, area code 401. It is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 401-208 numbers?
EXIANT COMMUNICATIONS 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 401-208 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Providence businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.