Prefix 408-596 — Los Gatos, CA
408-596 identifies a block of numbers in Los Gatos, CA, within the 408 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Los Gatos.
The rate center lies in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 722. Local time follows the Pacific zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 408-596 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 NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, operating company number 6010, assigned November 28, 2001. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 408-593 | Sunnyvale | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 408-594 | Sunnyvale | METROPCS, INC. |
| 408-595 | San Jose:west Da | METROPCS, INC. |
| 408-597 | San Jose:north Da | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 408-598 | Sunnyvale | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA |
| 408-599 | San Jose:south Da | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA |
FAQ
Where is 408-596 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Los Gatos rate center in CA, area code 408. It is part of the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 408-596 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC 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 408-596 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Los Gatos businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.