Prefix 404-438 — Atlanta, GA
The 404-438 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.
Code-holder of record: METROPCS, INC. (OCN 5562), assigned November 15, 2002. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 404-438 numbers may be served by different companies.
Caller ID showing 404-438 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 404-435 | Atlanta | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 404-436 | Atlanta | POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC. |
| 404-437 | Atlanta | METROPCS, INC. |
| 404-439 | Atlanta | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - GA |
| 404-441 | Atlanta | POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC. |
| 404-442 | Atlanta | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
FAQ
Where is 404-438 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 404-438 numbers?
METROPCS, INC. 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 404-438 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.