Prefix 617-249 — Quincy, MA
The 617-249 prefix belongs to area code 617 and is anchored to the Quincy rate center (MA). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
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.
Code-holder of record: MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC (OCN 7229). The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 617-249 numbers may be served by different companies.
Caller ID showing 617-249 is not proof the call came from Quincy: spoofing and porting both detach numbers from their origin. To verify a caller, hang up and dial the organization's published number, and report suspicious calls to the FTC.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 617-246 | Boston | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 617-247 | Boston | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 617-248 | Boston | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 617-250 | Cambridge | TC SYSTEMS, INC. |
| 617-251 | Cambridge | OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC |
| 617-252 | Cambridge | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
FAQ
Where is 617-249 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 617-249 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 617-249 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.