Prefix 401-445 — Providence, RI
- Area code
- 401
- Prefix (NXX)
- 445
- Rate center
- Providence
- State
- Rhode Island
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- BOOST SUBSCRIBERCO L.L.C.
- OCN
- 490J
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2023-05-05
- LATA
- 130
401-445 identifies a block of numbers in Providence, RI, within the 401 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Providence.
The rate center lies in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 130. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 401-445 can be spoofed like any US prefix. If a call feels off, verify through an official callback number and file a complaint with the FCC or FTC.
The assigned code holder is BOOST SUBSCRIBERCO L.L.C., operating company number 490J, assigned May 5, 2023. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 401-442 | Providence | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 401-443 | Providence | COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC |
| 401-444 | Providence | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 401-446 | Narragansett | ONVOY, LLC - RI |
| 401-447 | Providence | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - RI |
| 401-448 | Pawtucket | ONVOY, LLC - RI |
FAQ
Where is 401-445 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 401-445 numbers?
BOOST SUBSCRIBERCO L.L.C. 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 401-445 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.