Prefix 404-481 — Atlanta, GA

NANPA CO code assignment, current as of July 28, 2026.

Area code
404
Prefix (NXX)
481
Rate center
Atlanta
State
Georgia
Time zone
Eastern
Code holder
POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC.
OCN
7473
Pooled
Yes (thousands-block pooling)
Assigned
2012-06-22
LATA
438

The 404-481 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.

The assigned code holder is POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC., operating company number 7473, assigned June 22, 2012. 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 404-481 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

Prefixes adjacent to 404-481
PrefixRate centerCode holder
404-478 Atlanta MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - GA
404-479 Atlanta MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - GA
404-480 Atlanta BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - GA
404-482 Atlanta POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC.
404-483 Atlanta POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC.
404-484 Atlanta METROPCS, INC.

FAQ

Where is 404-481 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 404-481 numbers?

POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, 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 404-481 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.