Prefix 404-493 — Atlanta, GA
404-493 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 — 404-493 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.
NANPA's central-office code records list POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC. (OCN 7473) as the code holder, assigned July 11, 2001. Because 404-493 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 404-490 | Atlanta | POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC. |
| 404-491 | Atlanta | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GA |
| 404-492 | Atlanta | METROPCS, INC. |
| 404-494 | Atlanta | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 404-495 | Atlanta | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 404-496 | Atlanta | POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 404-493 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 404-493 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 404-493 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.