Prefix 408-698 — Los Gatos, CA
The 408-698 prefix belongs to area code 408 and is anchored to the Los Gatos rate center (CA). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Los Gatos is part of the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 722. Numbers here keep Pacific time.
NANPA's central-office code records list CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA (OCN 6006) as the code holder, assigned September 11, 2023. Because 408-698 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Caller ID showing 408-698 is not proof the call came from Los Gatos: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 408-695 | San Martin | PACIFIC BELL |
| 408-696 | San Jose:west Da | UTILITY TELECOM GROUP, LLC - CA |
| 408-697 | San Jose:west Da | UTILITY TELECOM GROUP, LLC - CA |
| 408-699 | San Jose:west Da | UTILITY TELECOM GROUP, LLC - CA |
| 408-701 | Sunnyvale | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA |
| 408-702 | Sunnyvale | LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF CALIFORNIA, LP - CA |
FAQ
Where is 408-698 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 408-698 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA 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 408-698 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.