Prefix 787-298 — Ponce, PR
The 787-298 prefix belongs to area code 787 and is anchored to the Ponce rate center (PR). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
For routing purposes it sits in LATA 820. Numbers here keep Atlantic time.
Code-holder of record: METROPCS, INC. (OCN 5562), assigned October 18, 2002. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 787-298 numbers may be served by different companies.
Caller ID showing 787-298 is not proof the call came from Ponce: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 787-295 | Santurce | METROPCS, INC. |
| 787-296 | Rio Piedras | PUERTO RICO TEL. CO. |
| 787-297 | Santurce | METROPCS, INC. |
| 787-299 | Santurce | SUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA |
| 787-300 | Santurce | LIBERTY MOBILE PUERTO RICO INC. |
| 787-301 | Guayanilla | OPTIVON TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. - PR |
FAQ
Where is 787-298 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Ponce rate center in PR, area code 787.
Which company owns 787-298 numbers?
METROPCS, INC. 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 787-298 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Ponce businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.