Prefix 401-516 — Providence, RI
- Area code
- 401
- Prefix (NXX)
- 516
- Rate center
- Providence
- State
- Rhode Island
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- METROPCS, INC.
- OCN
- 5562
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2008-07-25
- LATA
- 130
A phone number starting 401-516 was issued in the Providence rate center of RI — part of area code 401.
NANPA's central-office code records list METROPCS, INC. (OCN 5562) as the code holder, assigned July 25, 2008. Because 401-516 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
A scammer can display 401-516 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 401-499 | Providence | OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC |
| 401-500 | Providence | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - RI |
| 401-515 | Narragansett | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 401-519 | Providence | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 401-521 | Providence | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 401-522 | North Kingstown | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
FAQ
Where is 401-516 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 401-516 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 401-516 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.