Prefix 617-208 — Brighton, MA
617-208 identifies a block of numbers in Brighton, MA, within the 617 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Brighton.
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.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 617-208 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 MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC, operating company number 7229. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 617-205 | Boston | NORFOLK COUNTY INTERNET, INC. |
| 617-206 | Brighton | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 617-207 | Winthrop | COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC |
| 617-209 | Belmont | RCN TELECOM SERVICES, INC. - MA |
| 617-210 | Boston | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 617-212 | Boston | OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 617-208 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 617-208 numbers?
MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES 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 617-208 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.