Prefix 404-453 — Atlanta, GA
404-453 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 — 404-453 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.
The assigned code holder is METROPCS, INC., operating company number 5562, assigned August 28, 2006. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 404-450 | Atlanta | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GA |
| 404-451 | Atlanta | POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC. |
| 404-452 | Atlanta | POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC. |
| 404-454 | Atlanta | METROPCS, INC. |
| 404-455 | Atlanta | POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC. |
| 404-456 | Atlanta | POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 404-453 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 404-453 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 404-453 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.