Prefix 704-466 — Shelby, NC
The 704-466 prefix belongs to area code 704 and is anchored to the Shelby rate center (NC). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
For routing purposes it sits in LATA 422. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
Code-holder of record: NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA (OCN 6214), assigned March 21, 2002. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 704-466 numbers may be served by different companies.
Caller ID showing 704-466 is not proof the call came from Shelby: spoofing and porting both detach numbers from their origin. To verify a caller, hang up and dial the organization's published number, and report suspicious calls to the FTC.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 704-463 | New London | WINDSTREAM CONCORD TELEPHONE, LLC |
| 704-464 | Huntersville | LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF NORTH CAROLINA, LP - NC |
| 704-465 | Wadesboro | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 704-467 | Concord | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC |
| 704-468 | Charlotte | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 704-469 | Charlotte | ONVOY, LLC - NC |
FAQ
Where is 704-466 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Shelby rate center in NC, area code 704.
Which company owns 704-466 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA 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 704-466 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Shelby businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.