Prefix 602-551 — Phoenix, AZ
A phone number starting 602-551 was issued in the Phoenix rate center of AZ — part of area code 602.
Code-holder of record: METROPCS, INC. (OCN 5562), assigned September 19, 2014. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 602-551 numbers may be served by different companies.
A scammer can display 602-551 without ever touching AZ. When in doubt, end the call and reach the company or agency through its official website; unwanted robocalls belong in the FTC's fraud report queue.
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.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 602-548 | Phoenix | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 602-549 | Phoenix | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC |
| 602-550 | Phoenix | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AZ |
| 602-552 | Phoenix | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 602-553 | Phoenix | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 602-554 | Phoenix | INTRADO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 602-551 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 602-551 numbers?
METROPCS, INC. 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 602-551 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.