Prefix 401-612 — Providence, RI
- Area code
- 401
- Prefix (NXX)
- 612
- Rate center
- Providence
- State
- Rhode Island
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC
- OCN
- 6889
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2011-10-17
- LATA
- 130
Numbers in the 401-612 prefix are registered to the Providence rate center in RI, inside area code 401. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (401-612-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
The assigned code holder is OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC, operating company number 6889, assigned October 17, 2011. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
The rate center lies in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 130. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Providence caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 401-606 | Providence | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 401-608 | Newport | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 401-610 | Coventry | ONVOY, LLC - RI |
| 401-615 | West Warwick | COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC |
| 401-616 | Pawtucket | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 401-617 | Pawtucket | METROPCS, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 401-612 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 401-612 numbers?
OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, 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 401-612 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.