Prefix 617-202 — Brighton, MA
Numbers in the 617-202 prefix are registered to the Brighton rate center in MA, inside area code 617. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (617-202-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
NANPA's central-office code records list PAETEC ITEL, LLC (OCN 829J) as the code holder. Because 617-202 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
The rate center lies in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 128. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Brighton caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 617-201 | Cambridge | OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC |
| 617-203 | Everett | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 617-204 | Boston | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 617-205 | Boston | NORFOLK COUNTY INTERNET, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 617-202 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Brighton rate center in MA, area code 617. It is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 617-202 numbers?
PAETEC ITEL, 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 617-202 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Brighton businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.