Prefix 704-649 — Charlotte, NC
704-649 identifies a block of numbers in Charlotte, NC, within the 704 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Charlotte.
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.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 704-649 can be spoofed like any US prefix. If a call feels off, verify through an official callback number and file a complaint with the FCC or FTC.
The assigned code holder is SUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA, operating company number 8645, assigned January 23, 2001. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 704-646 | Charlotte | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 704-647 | Salisbury | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 704-648 | Gastonia | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - NC |
| 704-650 | Charlotte | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC |
| 704-651 | Charlotte | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC |
| 704-652 | Concord | WINDSTREAM CONCORD TELEPHONE, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 704-649 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 704-649 numbers?
SUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA 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 704-649 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.