Prefix 704-496 — Charlotte, NC
Numbers in the 704-496 prefix are registered to the Charlotte rate center in NC, inside area code 704. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (704-496-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
NANPA's central-office code records list NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA (OCN 6214) as the code holder, assigned December 21, 2001. Because 704-496 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
The rate center lies in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 422. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Charlotte caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 704-493 | 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 |
| 704-497 | Charlotte | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC |
| 704-498 | Statesville | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NC |
| 704-499 | Charlotte | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
FAQ
Where is 704-496 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 704-496 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 704-496 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.