Prefix 617-271 — East Boston, MA
- Area code
- 617
- Prefix (NXX)
- 271
- Rate center
- East Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- METROPCS, INC.
- OCN
- 5562
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2001-02-14
- LATA
- 128
617-271 identifies a block of numbers in East Boston, MA, within the 617 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is East Boston.
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 — 617-271 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 METROPCS, INC., operating company number 5562, assigned February 14, 2001. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 617-268 | South Boston | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 617-269 | South Boston | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 617-270 | Chelsea | METROPCS, INC. |
| 617-272 | Hyde Park | ONVOY, LLC - MA |
| 617-273 | Milton | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MA |
| 617-274 | Brookline | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 617-271 located?
The prefix is assigned to the East Boston rate center in MA, area code 617. It is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 617-271 numbers?
METROPCS, INC. 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 617-271 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate East Boston businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.