Prefix 617-888 — Boston, MA
Numbers in the 617-888 prefix are registered to the Boston rate center in MA, inside area code 617. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (617-888-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
NANPA's central-office code records list OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC (OCN 6889) as the code holder, assigned April 28, 2005. Because 617-888 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 Boston caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 617-885 | Boston | MOBILESPHERE LLC |
| 617-886 | Charlestown | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 617-887 | Chelsea | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 617-889 | Chelsea | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 617-890 | Quincy | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 617-891 | Brighton | NORFOLK COUNTY INTERNET, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 617-888 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 617-888 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 617-888 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.