Prefix 404-205 — Atlanta, GA
The 404-205 prefix belongs to area code 404 and is anchored to the Atlanta rate center (GA). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Atlanta is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 438. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
NANPA's central-office code records list CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GA (OCN 6540) as the code holder, assigned March 15, 2012. Because 404-205 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Caller ID showing 404-205 is not proof the call came from Atlanta: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 404-201 | Atlanta | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 404-202 | Atlanta | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 404-203 | Atlanta | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - GA |
| 404-206 | Atlanta | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 404-207 | Atlanta | ONVOY, LLC - GA |
| 404-208 | Atlanta | ONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 404-205 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Atlanta rate center in GA, area code 404. It is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 404-205 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GA 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 404-205 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Atlanta businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.