Prefix 404-490 — Atlanta, GA
A phone number starting 404-490 was issued in the Atlanta rate center of GA — part of area code 404.
The assigned code holder is POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC., operating company number 7473, assigned August 13, 2012. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
A scammer can display 404-490 without ever touching GA. When in doubt, end the call and reach the company or agency through its official website; unwanted robocalls belong in the FTC's fraud report queue.
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.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 404-487 | Atlanta | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - GA |
| 404-488 | Atlanta | POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC. |
| 404-489 | Atlanta | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 404-491 | Atlanta | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GA |
| 404-492 | Atlanta | METROPCS, INC. |
| 404-493 | Atlanta | POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 404-490 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 404-490 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 404-490 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.