Prefix 617-998 — Cambridge, MA
617-998 identifies a block of numbers in Cambridge, MA, within the 617 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Cambridge.
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 — 617-998 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.
Code-holder of record: VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. (OCN 9102), assigned June 21, 2001. No thousands-block pooling applies here; the whole block belongs to the code holder unless numbers were ported out.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 617-995 | Cambridge | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 617-996 | Somerville | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MA |
| 617-997 | East Boston | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MA |
| 617-999 | Cambridge | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MA |
FAQ
Where is 617-998 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Cambridge rate center in MA, area code 617. It is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 617-998 numbers?
VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. holds the code. Individual numbers may still be ported to other providers.
Is a call from 617-998 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Cambridge businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.