Wisconsin · Central Time  Updated July 2026

Area Code 274

Green Bay and surrounding communities

Area code 274 serves Green Bay, Wisconsin and communities including Abrams, Algoma, Allenton and more. Every city it covers is listed below, with who-called help, the live local time and the full prefix registry.

Getting calls from a 274 number? The code is legit, but spoofing is common. Look up the prefix ›
Largest cityGreen Bay
Local time6:40 PM CT
Nearby920 · 414 · 262
Since2023
Call now?Good time to call back

Who Called Me from Area Code 274?

Quick answerA 274 call usually comes from Green Bay or nearby communities, but caller ID can be spoofed, so a local-looking number isn’t proof. If there’s no voicemail, let it go: legitimate callers leave messages.
  • No voicemail? Let it go. Real callers leave messages.
  • Recognize the pattern? Check the number in the prefix lookup.
  • Getting repeats? ActiveArmor® blocks and labels them automatically.
  • Same prefix calling again? Compare it against this month’s most-reported 274 prefixes, right on this page.
  • Curious who issued a number? Every 274 prefix belongs to a carrier — the registry names it.
Been targeted?Report the call at reportfraud.ftc.gov — reports feed the complaint data that powers spam blocking, including the board on this page. AT&T customers already have ActiveArmor® screening built in.
Most-reported 274 prefixes this month
PrefixReported patternReport volume
(274) 200-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(274) 207-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(274) 201-XXXXNo reports this window

3 unwanted-call reports naming 274 numbers in FTC Do Not Call complaint data, July 2–17, 2026. Consumer-reported and unverified.

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Is Area Code 274 a Scam?

No. 274 is a legitimate Green Bay area code.

It’s added to the 920 region in 2023 and serves Green Bay and surrounding communities. But legitimacy of the code says nothing about any single call. Scammers spoof local numbers constantly.

The code is realAdded to the 920 region in 2023; 30 assigned carrier prefixes serve it today.
Spoofing happens“Neighbor spoofing” fakes local numbers. No voicemail? Let it go.
Screening includedActiveArmor® labels and blocks suspected spam. Included with AT&T wireless plans.

Been targeted? Report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov. Reports feed the complaint data that powers spam blocking.

Scam texts from area code 274 numbers

The most common area code 274 text scam is the “wrong number” opener: a friendly message that pretends to know you, then moves the chat to WhatsApp and eventually to an investment pitch. Scripts currently circulating:

  • “U at home?” · “Are you busy tomorrow?” · “How are you doing?”
  • Delivery-problem and job-offer texts that link out to a login page

Don’t reply. A response marks your number as live. Forward scam texts to 7726 (SPAM), and AT&T ActiveArmor® filters known senders automatically.

How number spoofing works in area code 274

Caller ID is easy to forge. Spoofing fakes the number a call displays. The real owner of that 274 number isn’t involved and usually has no idea. That’s why blocking one number rarely stops the calls.

  • A call from a number almost identical to yours (same 274 and prefix) is “mirror spoofing.” A missed call from your own number is never worth returning.
  • Strangers calling you back saying you called them? Your 274 number is being spoofed. It typically passes within days, and you don’t need a new number. Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
  • The caller-ID checkmark: AT&T verifies network calls (STIR/SHAKEN). A verified mark means the displayed number wasn’t faked. No mark doesn’t always mean scam, but treat it with more caution.

Spoofed or not, the rule holds: unexpected caller, no voicemail? Let it go.

274 Area Code Prefix & Carrier Lookup

The three digits after the area code identify the carrier a number was issued to. All 30 assigned 274 prefixes below are real, from the public numbering registry. Type to filter.

This isn’t a reverse phone lookup: no legitimate free service can tell you who owns a specific number. What a 274 prefix does show: the carrier that issued it, whether it’s wireless, landline or VoIP, and the community it belongs to, which is often enough to judge whether a call was worth returning.

30 prefixes · updated monthly
PrefixCarrierLine type
274-200Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
274-201T-MobileWireless
274-202Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
274-203T-MobileWireless
274-204Verizon WirelessWireless
274-205T-MobileWireless
274-206T-MobileWireless
274-207Leap TelecomLandline
274-208T-MobileWireless
274-209T-MobileWireless
274-210T-MobileWireless
274-212Wisconsin Rsa #10 Limited PartnershipLandline
274-213T-MobileWireless
274-214Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)Wireless
274-215Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)Wireless
274-216Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)Wireless
274-217Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)Wireless
274-218WavenationLandline
274-222AhoiLandline
274-226Terra Nova TelecomLandline
274-227AT&T MobilityWireless
274-228AT&T MobilityWireless
274-274Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
274-300Lte WirelessWireless
274-333Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
274-444Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
274-666Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
274-777Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
274-888Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
274-999Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP

Line type reflects the registry assignment; ported numbers can differ. Unknown 274 number calling? ActiveArmor® screens it before you ever look it up.

Cities & Communities in and around Area Code 274

Communities the 274 serves, filtered against the numbering registry’s rate centers, with each community’s key ZIP codes and the AT&T home internet available there. Cities link to their local AT&T internet page.

City / communityKey ZIP codesAT&T internet
Abrams54101, 54141, 54171Internet Air
Algoma54201, 54213Internet Air
Allenton53002, 53091, 53086Internet Air
Allouez54307, 54301, 54304Fiber up to 5 GIG
Appleton54911, 54136, 54915Fiber up to 5 GIG
Ashwaubenon54304, 54307, 54301Fiber up to 5 GIG
Bear Creek54922, 54170, 54929Internet Air
Beaver Dam53916, 53922, 53933Internet Air
Belgium53004, 53013, 53074Internet Air
Bellevue54301, 54302, 54311Fiber up to 5 GIG
Berlin54923Internet Air
Black Creek54106, 54152, 54165Internet Air
Bonduel54107, 54111Internet Air
Brillion54110, 54160, 54123Internet Air
Brownsville53006, 53048, 53065Internet Air
Burnett53922, 53032, 53916Internet Air
Butte Des Morts54927, 54986, 54904Internet Air
Campbellsport53010, 53040, 53019Internet Air

City list: AT&T service-area records and the public numbering registry. Key ZIPs: U.S. Census data for each community. Internet type: AT&T eligibility data, June 2026. Availability is always confirmed at your exact address.

274 Area Code Map

Area code 274 serves Green Bay and nearby communities in WI.

Map of area code 274 coverage in Wisconsin↓  Printable PDF

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Counties Covered by the 274 Area Code

Dane County
Share of combined population20%
Population561,504
Largest 274 citySun Prairie
Waukesha County
Share of combined population15%
Population406,978
Largest 274 citySummit
Brown County
Share of combined population10%
Population268,740
Largest 274 cityGreen Bay
Outagamie County
Share of combined population7%
Population190,705
Largest 274 cityCombined Locks

Counties are served in whole or in part; population is U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. The 274 also reaches parts of Winnebago County, Washington County, Sheboygan County, Eau Claire County, Fond du Lac County, Ozaukee County, Dodge County, Jefferson County and 12 more.

The 274, explained

Area Code 274: More Than a Number in Green Bay

In Green Bay, the 274 is more than digits on a caller ID. It arrived in 2023, layered onto the 920 region, and it has meant Green Bay and surrounding communities ever since — 30 carrier prefixes keep its lines busy today, and an established 274 number still says you’ve been here a while.

The map tells its own story: Green Bay and surrounding communities, with 920 sharing the same streets today. Several codes, one local calling area, no long-distance between any of them — only the 274 came first.

Keeping a 274 matters here. An existing 274 number ports to a new phone, a new carrier, or a new AT&T line, and stays yours anywhere in the U.S. New lines in the area often draw 920 instead — one more reason locals hold on to theirs.

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Internet, wireless & stores in the 274

AT&T Home Internet in Area Code 274

AT&T home internet serves communities across area code 274, with AT&T Fiber where it’s built and AT&T Internet Air covering the gaps. Availability is decided address by address; every community in the table above links to its local internet page.

No data capsNo annual contractNo equipment fees

AT&T Fiber: Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds vary. For 5-GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info., visit att.com/speed101. AT&T Internet Air: AT&T Internet Air not available in all areas. In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a minimum of 30 min.

Pair it with wireless in an internet + wireless bundle. Run a business in the 274? AT&T Business Internet is available at many addresses.

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Moving to Area Code 274?

Set up home internet in area code 274 before the boxes arrive, and find your new community in the table above or check your exact address below.

Your number moves with you: port your 274 number from anywhere, or keep your old number when you arrive. An AT&T store nearby can handle the whole switch in one visit.

1 · Check your addressSee Fiber or Internet Air availability in seconds.
2 · Schedule for move-in dayInstall lined up before the boxes arrive.
3 · Keep your numberYour mobile number ports; your internet moves.
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AT&T Wireless in Area Code 274

AT&T’s 5G network covers most of area code 274. ActiveArmor® spam blocking is included with every unlimited plan, your 274 number stays yours, and great cell phone deals in Green Bay are a tap away.

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AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy. 5G req’s compatible plan & device. Coverage not available everywhere. Learn more at att.com/5Gforyou.

Need a new 274 number? Ask when you activate a line: the 274 shares its territory with 920, so new lines may draw one of those codes, and porting an existing 274 number keeps it yours.

See the AT&T wireless coverage map for the 274 ›

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AT&T Stores in Area Code 274

Looking for cell phone stores in area code 274? These stores serve the 274 area — walk in for switching, porting, upgrades and hands-on help. (The 274 is new enough that most local stores still answer on longer-established numbers.)

Every AT&T store in the region, company owned and authorized retailer alike, each with its own store page.

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All AT&T Stores Serving the 274 Area

Every AT&T store serving the 274’s communities. Tap any number to call.

13 AT&T locations serving the 274 area

International Calling from Area Code 274

Calling abroad from area code 274? AT&T International Calling adds discounted or unlimited rates to 200+ countries on top of your existing plan, and unlimited texting from the U.S. to 200+ destinations is already included on AT&T unlimited plans.

Where the 274 calls most:MexicoIndiaChinaLaosThailand

Top places of birth among foreign-born residents of the 274’s counties, U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023.

Calling abroad from a 274 number: dial 011 + country code + number (or just + on a mobile). Traveling abroad instead? International Day Pass® takes your talk, text and data with you for a flat daily rate.

International Calling and International Day Pass® availability, rates and included destinations vary by plan; see att.com for the current country list.

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274 Area Code Quick Facts & Dialing

Time zoneCentral
Overlays920share this territory
Established2023added to the 920 region
Dialing10 digitsrequired
Toll-free?Nogeographic code
Population2.81Mcounties served, Census 2023

How to dial a 274 number

ScenarioFormatExample
Local call (within the region)274 + 7-digit number(274) 555-0100
Long distance (within the U.S.)1 + 274 + 7-digit number1 (274) 555-0100
Calling 274 from another country+1 274 + 7-digit number+1 274 555 0100
From a mobile phone(274) + 7-digit number(274) 555-0100

A Short History of Area Code 274

Added in 2023 to the 920 region, the 274 serves Green Bay and surrounding communities. No splits or overlays have divided its territory since.

2023Added to the 920 region

In service since 2023. Today the 274’s territory is shared with overlay code 920, so ten-digit dialing is required.

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Area Code 274 FAQ

What area code is 274?
274 is the area code for Green Bay, Wisconsin and the surrounding communities. It appears at the front of every local 10-digit phone number in the area.
Where is area code 274?
Area code 274 serves Green Bay, Wisconsin and nearby communities including Abrams, Algoma, Allenton. The full city list is in the cities table above.
Why did I get a text message from a 274 number?
The most common 274 text scam opens like a wrong number (“u at home?”, “are you busy tomorrow?”) and tries to move you to WhatsApp. Don’t reply. Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) and delete it. AT&T ActiveArmor® filters known scam senders automatically.
Who called me from area code 274?
A 274 number usually means Green Bay or a nearby community, but spoofing is common. This page’s prefix lookup isn’t a reverse phone lookup — it can’t name the caller, but it shows the carrier, line type and community a number was issued to, which is often enough to judge a call.
What time zone is area code 274?
Central time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Why am I getting calls from 274 numbers?
274 is an active, legitimate Wisconsin area code, but scammers spoof local numbers because people answer them. If there’s no voicemail, let it go. AT&T ActiveArmor® blocks and labels spam automatically, and you can report unwanted calls at reportfraud.ftc.gov. The spam report board above shows which 274 prefixes are drawing complaints right now.
Is 274 a toll-free number?
No. 274 is a geographic area code tied to Green Bay, Wisconsin. Toll-free calls come from 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888 numbers.
What’s the difference between 274 and 920?
Nothing on the map: 274 is an overlay of 920, covering the same Green Bay area. Calls between them are local; only the three digits at the front differ.
Which cities use area code 274?
The largest communities include Abrams, Algoma, Allenton, Allouez, Appleton. The full list is in the cities table above.
Does AT&T offer service in the 274?
Yes: home internet, wireless and retail stores across the 274. Availability is checked address by address.
Can I still get a 274 number?
Yes. Carriers in Green Bay and across the 274 still issue 274 numbers on new lines, and you can port an existing 274 number to any carrier. Newer lines in the same area may also receive numbers from an overlay code.
Can I keep my 274 number if I move?
Yes. Phone numbers are portable: your 274 number can move with you anywhere in the U.S., whether you stay with your carrier or switch.
Sources: city and store data from AT&T records; prefix and carrier assignments from the public numbering registry (pulled July 2026). Facts regenerate monthly.
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