Prefix 401-965 — Providence, RI
- Area code
- 401
- Prefix (NXX)
- 965
- Rate center
- Providence
- State
- Rhode Island
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
- OCN
- 4036
- Pooled
- No
- Assigned
- 2001-04-17
- LATA
- 130
The 401-965 prefix belongs to area code 401 and is anchored to the Providence rate center (RI). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
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.
NANPA's central-office code records list NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC (OCN 4036) as the code holder, assigned April 17, 2001. The prefix is not pooled, so the full 10,000-number block sits with the code holder (subject to number portability).
Caller ID showing 401-965 is not proof the call came from Providence: spoofing and porting both detach numbers from their origin. To verify a caller, hang up and dial the organization's published number, and report suspicious calls to the FTC.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 401-952 | Providence | METROPCS, INC. |
| 401-954 | Providence | METROPCS, INC. |
| 401-955 | Pawtucket | FRACTEL, LLC |
| 401-968 | West Glocester | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 401-990 | West Warwick | COMMIO, LLC |
| 401-992 | West Glocester | COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 401-965 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 401-965 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC holds the code. Individual numbers may still be ported to other providers.
Is a call from 401-965 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.