Prefix 617-643 — Boston, MA
A phone number starting 617-643 was issued in the Boston rate center of MA — part of area code 617.
The assigned code holder is VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC., operating company number 9102, assigned July 16, 2001. The prefix is not pooled, so the full 10,000-number block sits with the code holder (subject to number portability).
A scammer can display 617-643 without ever touching MA. When in doubt, end the call and reach the company or agency through its official website; unwanted robocalls belong in the FTC's fraud report queue.
Boston 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.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 617-640 | Dedham | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 617-641 | Newton | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 617-642 | Cambridge | OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC |
| 617-644 | Newton | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - MA |
| 617-645 | Boston | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MA |
| 617-646 | Boston | TC SYSTEMS, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 617-643 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 617-643 numbers?
VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. holds the code. Individual numbers may still be ported to other providers.
Is a call from 617-643 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.