Prefix 704-420 — Charlotte, NC
A phone number starting 704-420 was issued in the Charlotte rate center of NC — part of area code 704.
The assigned code holder is CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC, operating company number 6324, assigned January 22, 2020. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
A scammer can display 704-420 without ever touching NC. When in doubt, end the call and reach the company or agency through its official website; unwanted robocalls belong in the FTC's fraud report queue.
Charlotte is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 422. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 704-417 | Charlotte | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 704-418 | Shelby | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC |
| 704-419 | Shelby | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC |
| 704-421 | Charlotte | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - NC |
| 704-422 | Badin | WINDSTREAM CONCORD TELEPHONE, LLC |
| 704-423 | Charlotte | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
FAQ
Where is 704-420 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Charlotte rate center in NC, area code 704. It is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 704-420 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC 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 704-420 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Charlotte businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.