Prefix 401-998 — Pawtucket, RI
The 401-998 prefix belongs to area code 401 and is anchored to the Pawtucket rate center (RI). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Pawtucket is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 130. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
The assigned code holder is NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC, operating company number 4036, assigned December 2, 2024. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Caller ID showing 401-998 is not proof the call came from Pawtucket: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 401-990 | West Warwick | COMMIO, LLC |
| 401-992 | West Glocester | COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC |
| 401-996 | Providence | OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC |
| 401-999 | Cumberland Hill | OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 401-998 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 401-998 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC 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 401-998 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.