Prefix 704-898 — Gastonia, NC
704-898 identifies a block of numbers in Gastonia, NC, within the 704 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Gastonia.
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 — 704-898 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 NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA, operating company number 6214, assigned December 27, 2004. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 704-895 | Davidson | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 704-896 | Davidson | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 704-897 | Davidson | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 704-899 | Lowell | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NC |
| 704-900 | Charlotte | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC |
| 704-901 | Belmont | WINDSTREAM COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NC |
FAQ
Where is 704-898 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Gastonia rate center in NC, area code 704. It is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 704-898 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 704-898 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Gastonia businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.