Prefix 602-480 — Phoenix, AZ
602-480 identifies a block of numbers in Phoenix, AZ, within the 602 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Phoenix.
The rate center lies in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 666. Local time follows the Mountain zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 602-480 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 CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AZ, operating company number 6572, assigned December 6, 2024. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 602-477 | Phoenix | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 602-478 | Phoenix | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AZ |
| 602-479 | Phoenix | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 602-481 | Phoenix | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 602-482 | Phoenix | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 602-483 | Phoenix | PEERLESS NETWORK OF ARIZONA, LLC - AZ |
FAQ
Where is 602-480 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 602-480 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - 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 602-480 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.