Prefix 617-419 — Boston, MA
617-419 identifies a block of numbers in Boston, MA, within the 617 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is 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 — 617-419 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.
NANPA's central-office code records list BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - MA (OCN 990E) as the code holder, assigned October 16, 2009. Because 617-419 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 617-416 | Boston | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 617-417 | Cambridge | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 617-418 | East Boston | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 617-420 | Everett | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 617-421 | Boston | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 617-422 | Boston | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
FAQ
Where is 617-419 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 617-419 numbers?
BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - MA 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 617-419 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.