Prefix 401-871 — Providence, RI
- Area code
- 401
- Prefix (NXX)
- 871
- Rate center
- Providence
- State
- Rhode Island
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - RI
- OCN
- 6389
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2009-07-06
- LATA
- 130
A phone number starting 401-871 was issued in the Providence rate center of RI — part of area code 401.
The assigned code holder is CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - RI, operating company number 6389, assigned July 6, 2009. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
A scammer can display 401-871 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 401-865 | Providence | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 401-867 | Providence | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 401-868 | Providence | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 401-872 | Woonsocket | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - RI |
| 401-874 | Narragansett | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 401-884 | Greenwich | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
FAQ
Where is 401-871 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 401-871 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - RI 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 401-871 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.