Prefix 401-548 — Pawtucket, RI
401-548 identifies a block of numbers in Pawtucket, RI, within the 401 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Pawtucket.
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 — 401-548 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.
Code-holder of record: METROPCS, INC. (OCN 5562), assigned April 10, 2009. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 401-548 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 401-544 | Providence | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - RI |
| 401-545 | Providence | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - RI |
| 401-546 | Pawtucket | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 401-551 | Newport | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - CA |
| 401-552 | Carolina | COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC |
| 401-553 | Providence | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
FAQ
Where is 401-548 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Pawtucket rate center in RI, area code 401. It is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 401-548 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 401-548 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Pawtucket businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.