Prefix 704-749 — Charlotte, NC
The 704-749 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.
NANPA's central-office code records list NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA (OCN 6214) as the code holder, assigned July 6, 2006. Because 704-749 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Caller ID showing 704-749 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 704-746 | Mooresville | METROPCS, INC. |
| 704-747 | Gastonia | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 704-748 | Lincolnton | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 704-750 | Kings Mountain | TWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC |
| 704-751 | Shelby | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NC |
| 704-752 | Charlotte | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
FAQ
Where is 704-749 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 704-749 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 704-749 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.