Prefix 401-470 — Providence, RI
- Area code
- 401
- Prefix (NXX)
- 470
- Rate center
- Providence
- State
- Rhode Island
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
- OCN
- 508J
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2015-09-16
- LATA
- 130
401-470 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 — 401-470 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.
NANPA's central-office code records list CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC (OCN 508J) as the code holder, assigned September 16, 2015. Because 401-470 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 401-467 | Providence | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 401-468 | Warwick | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 401-469 | Pascoag | ONVOY, LLC - RI |
| 401-471 | Greenwich | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 401-472 | Portsmouth | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 401-473 | Providence | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
FAQ
Where is 401-470 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 401-470 numbers?
CENTURYLINK 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 401-470 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.