Prefix 617-221 — Quincy, MA
A phone number starting 617-221 was issued in the Quincy rate center of MA — part of area code 617.
Code-holder of record: PAETEC ITEL, LLC (OCN 829J). The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 617-221 numbers may be served by different companies.
A scammer can display 617-221 without ever touching MA. 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.
Quincy is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 128. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 617-217 | Boston | TC SYSTEMS, INC. |
| 617-218 | Cambridge | TC SYSTEMS, INC. |
| 617-219 | Newton | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 617-222 | Boston | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 617-223 | Boston | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 617-224 | Boston | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
FAQ
Where is 617-221 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Quincy rate center in MA, area code 617. It is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 617-221 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 617-221 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Quincy businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.