Prefix 702-517 — Las Vegas, NV
702-517 identifies a block of numbers in Las Vegas, NV, within the 702 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Las Vegas.
The rate center lies in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 721. Local time follows the Pacific zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 702-517 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.
The assigned code holder is METROPCS, INC., operating company number 5562, assigned November 26, 2008. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 702-514 | Jean | ONVOY, LLC - NV |
| 702-515 | Las Vegas | CENTRAL TEL. CO. - NEVADA DBA CENTURYLINK |
| 702-516 | Las Vegas | ONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC |
| 702-518 | Las Vegas | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - NV |
| 702-519 | Laughlin | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 702-520 | Las Vegas | 33 WIRELESS INC. |
FAQ
Where is 702-517 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Las Vegas rate center in NV, area code 702. It is part of the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 702-517 numbers?
METROPCS, INC. 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 702-517 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Las Vegas businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.