Prefix 704-493 — Charlotte, NC
The 704-493 prefix belongs to area code 704 and is anchored to the Charlotte rate center (NC). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
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.
Code-holder of record: NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA (OCN 6214), assigned March 21, 2001. The prefix is not pooled, so the full 10,000-number block sits with the code holder (subject to number portability).
Caller ID showing 704-493 is not proof the call came from Charlotte: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 704-490 | Concord | SUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA |
| 704-491 | Charlotte | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 704-492 | Charlotte | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 704-494 | Charlotte | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 704-495 | Statesville | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC |
| 704-496 | Charlotte | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
FAQ
Where is 704-493 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 704-493 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA holds the code. Individual numbers may still be ported to other providers.
Is a call from 704-493 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.