Prefix 702-540 — Las Vegas, NV
702-540 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 — 702-540 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 CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NV, operating company number 6458, assigned April 16, 2007. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 702-537 | Jean | MATRIX TELECOM, LLC. S/I/I TNCI - NV |
| 702-538 | Las Vegas | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC |
| 702-539 | Las Vegas | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NV |
| 702-541 | Las Vegas | COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC |
| 702-542 | Las Vegas | METROPCS, INC. |
| 702-543 | Laughlin | MATRIX TELECOM, LLC. S/I/I TNCI - NV |
FAQ
Where is 702-540 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 702-540 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NV 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 702-540 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.