Prefix 404-568 — Atlanta, GA
The 404-568 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 BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL, operating company number 9417, assigned September 6, 2005. 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 404-568 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 404-565 | Atlanta | POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC. |
| 404-566 | Atlanta | METROPCS, INC. |
| 404-567 | Atlanta | POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC. |
| 404-569 | Atlanta | POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC. |
| 404-570 | Atlanta | AMERICAN MESSAGING SERVICES, LLC |
| 404-571 | Atlanta | AMERICAN MESSAGING SERVICES, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 404-568 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 404-568 numbers?
BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL 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 404-568 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.