Prefix 617-938 — Boston, MA
Numbers in the 617-938 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 (617-938-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
NANPA's central-office code records list LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MA (OCN 4018) as the code holder, assigned August 4, 2004. Because 617-938 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 617-935 | Brookline | OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC |
| 617-936 | Boston | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 617-937 | Boston | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. |
| 617-939 | Boston | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MA |
| 617-941 | Somerville | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 617-942 | Jamaica Plain | TC SYSTEMS, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 617-938 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 617-938 numbers?
LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, 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 617-938 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.