Prefix 617-417 — Cambridge, MA
Numbers in the 617-417 prefix are registered to the Cambridge rate center in MA, inside area code 617. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (617-417-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
NANPA's central-office code records list NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC (OCN 4036) as the code holder, assigned February 16, 2001. Because 617-417 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
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 Cambridge caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 617-414 | Boston | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 617-415 | Brighton | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 617-416 | Boston | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 617-418 | East Boston | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 617-419 | Boston | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - MA |
| 617-420 | Everett | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
FAQ
Where is 617-417 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Cambridge rate center in MA, area code 617. It is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 617-417 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC 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 617-417 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Cambridge businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.