Prefix 401-571 — Providence, RI
- Area code
- 401
- Prefix (NXX)
- 571
- Rate center
- Providence
- State
- Rhode Island
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- WAVENATION, LLC
- OCN
- 700J
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2026-02-09
- LATA
- 130
401-571 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 — 401-571 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 WAVENATION, LLC, operating company number 700J, assigned February 9, 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 401-568 | Pascoag | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 401-569 | Providence | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 401-570 | Providence | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 401-572 | Providence | OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC |
| 401-573 | Providence | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 401-574 | Providence | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
FAQ
Where is 401-571 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 401-571 numbers?
WAVENATION, 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 401-571 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.