Prefix 617-224 — Boston, MA
Numbers in the 617-224 prefix are registered to the Boston rate center in MA, inside area code 617. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (617-224-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
The assigned code holder is MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC, operating company number 7229, assigned November 14, 2001. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
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 Boston caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 617-221 | Quincy | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 617-222 | Boston | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 617-223 | Boston | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 617-225 | Cambridge | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 617-226 | Boston | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 617-227 | Boston | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
FAQ
Where is 617-224 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Boston rate center in MA, area code 617. It is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 617-224 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 617-224 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Boston businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.