Prefix 401-296 — Providence, RI
- Area code
- 401
- Prefix (NXX)
- 296
- Rate center
- Providence
- State
- Rhode Island
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- INTRADO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
- OCN
- 836C
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2020-03-31
- LATA
- 130
Numbers in the 401-296 prefix are registered to the Providence rate center in RI, inside area code 401. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (401-296-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
The assigned code holder is INTRADO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, operating company number 836C, assigned March 31, 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 130. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Providence caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 401-293 | Portsmouth | COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC |
| 401-294 | North Kingstown | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 401-295 | North Kingstown | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 401-297 | Bristol | METROPCS, INC. |
| 401-298 | Warwick | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - RI |
| 401-299 | Cumberland Hill | OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 401-296 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 401-296 numbers?
INTRADO 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 401-296 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.