| State | Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Is Area Code 857 Toll Free? | No |
| Major Cities | Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, Newton, Somerville, Brookline |
It can be alarming when you see a new area code pop up in your phone's screen. Where is call coming from? Is it a spam call? Who's calling? Is the call that important to answer? The area code 857 is a unique area code developed for a specific area in North America. Below are some commonly asked questions about the area code...
What is 857 number and what location is it coming from?
The area code 857 is one of the telephone area codes created in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), and is used across North America. It was an overlay plan to area code 617, and since then, the 10-digit local dialing became mandatory. The area code 857 was put in service on May 2, 2001.
Calls coming from this numbers could be from the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
Where is area code 857?
Area code provides service to the state of Massachusetts and its surrounding cities like Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, Newton, Somerville, Brookline, Everett, Chelsea, Milton, Belmont, Watertown, and Winthrop.
Are calls from area code 857 a scam?
Since Massachusetts is one of the most populous state in the New England region of the U.S., it is expected to have a large number of 857 numbers being used. Since scammers are also advancing nowadays, there could be a possibility that a scammer is also using a 857 number, since companies and other businesses uses it. They uses this trick to claim that they are calling from a company's customer service team and gains your trust.
If you receive a call like this, it is best to never answer. You can also look up on the internet and search where is the number registered to. If you do not find the number, hang up the call immediately and block the number.
How do I block unwanted calls 857 calls?
If you want to stop receiving calls from 857 numbers, here's a quick guide on how to block them from your phone:
Android
- Go to your recent calls and click "details"
- Then, click "block number" for the last step.
iPhone
- Go to your recent calls and click the "i" with a circle around it
- Then, scroll to the bottom and click "block this caller" to finish it up.
Are calls from 857 numbers toll free?
Calls from 857 numbers are not toll free. Charges applies to both local and international calls when you performed a call. The rate of the charge varies on what company you acquired your telecommunication services or mobile date and paging services. To know more about this matter, you may ask the company about their terms and conditions.
