Quincy, MA — rate center
- State
- Massachusetts
- Active prefixes
- 58
- Carriers
- 16
- Pooled prefixes
- 43
- LATA
- 128
- Metro area
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA
In NANP numbering, Quincy, Massachusetts is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 617, 857 (multiple area codes serve it).
The rate center currently carries 58 working prefixes, held by 16 different carriers. Pooling applies to 43 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 617, 857 all serve this territory, two Quincy numbers can look completely different while being neighbors — check the prefix, not just the area code.
A Quincy prefix on caller ID is a starting point, not proof of origin — numbers travel with their owners and displays can be spoofed. Use official callback numbers for anything sensitive.
Prefixes anchored to Quincy
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 617-221 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC | Yes |
| 617-237 | RCN TELECOM SERVICES, INC. - MA | Yes |
| 617-249 | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC | Yes |
| 617-302 | YMAX COMMUNICATIONS CORP. - MA | Yes |
| 617-317 | NORFOLK COUNTY INTERNET, INC. | No |
| 617-328 | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. | No |
| 617-347 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC | No |
| 617-376 | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. | Yes |
| 617-404 | ONVOY, LLC - MA | Yes |
| 617-405 | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC | Yes |
| 617-471 | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. | No |
| 617-472 | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. | No |
| 617-479 | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. | No |
| 617-481 | COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC | Yes |
| 617-483 | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. | Yes |
| 617-509 | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. | No |
| 617-537 | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. | No |
| 617-639 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MA | Yes |
| 617-653 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC | No |
| 617-657 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC | Yes |
| 617-687 | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC | Yes |
| 617-689 | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. | Yes |
| 617-691 | TC SYSTEMS, INC. | Yes |
| 617-706 | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC | Yes |
| 617-729 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MA | Yes |
| 617-745 | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. | No |
| 617-750 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC | No |
| 617-769 | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. | Yes |
| 617-770 | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. | No |
| 617-773 | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. | No |
| 617-774 | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. | Yes |
| 617-786 | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. | Yes |
| 617-793 | TC SYSTEMS, INC. | Yes |
| 617-801 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC | Yes |
| 617-804 | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - MA | Yes |
| 617-829 | HD CARRIER LLC | Yes |
| 617-837 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MA | Yes |
| 617-842 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC | No |
| 617-845 | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC | Yes |
| 617-847 | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. | Yes |
| 617-890 | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC | Yes |
| 617-934 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MA | Yes |
| 617-984 | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. | Yes |
| 617-985 | VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. | No |
FAQ
What area code is Quincy, MA?
Quincy is served by 2 area codes — 617, 857 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Quincy have?
58 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 16 carriers.
Is a call from a Quincy prefix really from Quincy?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.