Kingston, MA — rate center
- State
- Massachusetts
- Active prefixes
- 16
- Carriers
- 8
- Pooled prefixes
- 13
- LATA
- 128
- Metro area
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA
In NANP numbering, Kingston, Massachusetts is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 339, 617, 781 (multiple area codes serve it).
16 central-office prefixes are currently anchored to this rate center, held by 8 different carriers. Pooling applies to 13 of them — individual thousands-blocks may belong to different companies.
The rate center belongs to the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metropolitan Statistical Area. Routing-wise it sits in LATA 128.
Because 339, 617, 781 all serve this territory, two Kingston numbers can look completely different while being neighbors — check the prefix, not just the area code.
Treat this data as geography of the number, not of the caller: porting, VoIP and caller-ID spoofing all detach the two. When a call matters, hang up and call back through an official number.
Prefixes anchored to Kingston
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 617-688 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC | No |
FAQ
What area code is Kingston, MA?
Kingston is served by 3 area codes — 339, 617, 781 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Kingston have?
16 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 8 carriers.
Is a call from a Kingston prefix really from Kingston?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.