Alton, NC — rate center
- State
- North Carolina
- Active prefixes
- 5
- Carriers
- 4
- Pooled prefixes
- 5
- LATA
- 422
- Metro area
- Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC MSA
In NANP numbering, Alton, North Carolina is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 704, 980 (multiple area codes serve it).
The rate center currently carries 5 working prefixes, held by 4 different carriers. Pooling applies to 5 of them — individual thousands-blocks may belong to different companies.
The rate center belongs to the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area. Routing-wise it sits in LATA 422.
Because 704, 980 all serve this territory, two Alton numbers can look completely different while being neighbors — check the prefix, not just the area code.
Alton is a small rate center: 5 prefixes across 4 carriers serve it. Small localities like this often keep the same blocks for decades, so the prefix-to-place mapping tends to be stable.
A Alton 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 Alton
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 704-709 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NC | Yes |
| 704-764 | FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CAROLINAS INC. - NC | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Alton, NC?
Alton is served by 2 area codes — 704, 980 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Alton have?
5 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 4 carriers.
Is a call from a Alton prefix really from Alton?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.