Prefix 404-268 — Atlanta, GA
404-268 identifies a block of numbers in Atlanta, GA, within the 404 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Atlanta.
The rate center lies in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 438. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 404-268 can be spoofed like any US prefix. If a call feels off, verify through an official callback number and file a complaint with the FCC or FTC.
Code-holder of record: NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA (OCN 6214), assigned August 24, 2011. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 404-268 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 404-265 | Atlanta | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 404-266 | Atlanta | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 404-267 | Atlanta | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - GA |
| 404-269 | Atlanta | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 404-270 | Atlanta | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 404-271 | Atlanta | POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 404-268 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 404-268 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - 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 404-268 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.