Chestertown, MD — rate center
- State
- Maryland
- Active prefixes
- 10
- Carriers
- 6
- Pooled prefixes
- 7
- LATA
- 242
- Metro area
- Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA
Chestertown is a telephone rate center in Maryland served by area codes 410, 443, 667. A rate center is the locality the phone industry uses to anchor numbers for billing; every prefix listed below is registered here.
The rate center currently carries 10 working prefixes, held by 6 different carriers. Pooling applies to 7 of them — individual thousands-blocks may belong to different companies.
The rate center belongs to the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metropolitan Statistical Area. Routing-wise it sits in LATA 242.
Because 410, 443, 667 all serve this territory, two Chestertown numbers can look completely different while being neighbors — check the prefix, not just the area code.
A Chestertown 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 Chestertown
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 410-699 | OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CAP OPERATIONS, LLC | Yes |
| 410-708 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MD | No |
| 410-778 | VERIZON MARYLAND, INC. | No |
| 410-810 | VERIZON MARYLAND, INC. | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Chestertown, MD?
Chestertown is served by 3 area codes — 410, 443, 667 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Chestertown have?
10 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 6 carriers.
Is a call from a Chestertown prefix really from Chestertown?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.