Prefix 602-456 — Phoenix, AZ
The 602-456 prefix belongs to area code 602 and is anchored to the Phoenix rate center (AZ). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Phoenix is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 666. Numbers here keep Mountain time.
NANPA's central-office code records list BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - AZ (OCN 587F) as the code holder, assigned July 16, 2009. Because 602-456 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Caller ID showing 602-456 is not proof the call came from Phoenix: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 602-453 | Phoenix | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 602-454 | Phoenix | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 602-455 | Phoenix | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 602-457 | Phoenix | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - AZ |
| 602-458 | Phoenix | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 602-459 | Phoenix | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
FAQ
Where is 602-456 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Phoenix rate center in AZ, area code 602. It is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 602-456 numbers?
BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - AZ 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 602-456 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Phoenix businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.