Prefix 617-459 — Boston, MA
617-459 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 — 617-459 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 OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC (OCN 6889) as the code holder, assigned November 23, 2004. Because 617-459 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 617-456 | Boston | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 617-457 | Boston | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 617-458 | Watertown | METROPCS, INC. |
| 617-460 | Cambridge | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 617-461 | Chelsea | METROPCS, INC. |
| 617-462 | Dedham | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
FAQ
Where is 617-459 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 617-459 numbers?
OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, 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 617-459 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.