Prefix 704-499 — Charlotte, NC
A phone number starting 704-499 was issued in the Charlotte rate center of NC — part of area code 704.
NANPA's central-office code records list NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA (OCN 6214) as the code holder, assigned December 21, 2001. Because 704-499 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
A scammer can display 704-499 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 704-496 | Charlotte | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 704-497 | Charlotte | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC |
| 704-498 | Statesville | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NC |
| 704-500 | Statesville | SUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA |
| 704-501 | Charlotte | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - NC |
| 704-502 | Charlotte | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
FAQ
Where is 704-499 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 704-499 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 704-499 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.