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Mississippi · Central Time  Updated August 2026

Area Code 471

Tupelo and surrounding communities

Area code 471 is Tupelo’s newest overlay. It went live in January 2026 across the same territory as 662, from Abbeville, Aberdeen, Ackerman and beyond. New numbers are only starting to be issued, so a 471 caller ID is still rare: this guide covers what the code is, who might be calling, and what it means for your own number.

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StateMississippi
Largest cityTupelo
Local time1:00 PM CT
Shares territory with662
Since2026
Good time to call?Good time to call back
Who called me?

Prefix info and spam patterns.

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Verdict, current patterns, and free blocking.

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Every city in the 471, with ZIPs and internet type.

→Coverage map

Exactly where area code 471 reaches.

→Get a 471 number

New lines, porting, keeping your number.

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Who called me from area code 471?

Quick answerA real 471 call comes from Tupelo or nearby communities, but 471 numbers are brand new and still rare, so treat an unfamiliar one with extra care: caller ID can be spoofed. 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 prefixes from the region, right on this page.
  • Curious who issued a number? Every assigned prefix belongs to a carrier - the registry will name each 471 prefix as it comes into service.

No 471 spam patterns have been reported yet: the code is too new. Spoofers imitate the established local codes first, so the current patterns below come from the 662 board.

Most-reported 662-region prefixes this monthReviewed August 2026
PrefixReported patternReport volume
(662) 888-XXXXLive callers + robocalls14
(662) 343-XXXXLive callers + robocalls7
(662) 999-XXXXLive callers + robocalls5
(662) 410-XXXXLive callers + robocalls4
(662) 304-XXXXRobocall-heavy3

126 unwanted-call reports naming 471 numbers in FTC Do Not Call complaint data, July 29 – August 13, 2026. Consumer-reported and unverified.

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Is area code 471 a scam?

No. 471 is a legitimate Tupelo area code.

It went live in January 2026 as the newest layer over the Tupelo region, serving the exact same territory as 662. But legitimacy of the code says nothing about any single call. Scammers spoof local numbers constantly.

The code is realLive since January 2026; carrier prefixes are only beginning to roll out, so 471 numbers are still rare.
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 471 numbers

The most common area code 471 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 471

Caller ID is easy to forge. Spoofing fakes the number a call displays. The real owner of that 471 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 471 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 471 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.

471 area code prefix & carrier lookup

The three digits after the area code identify the carrier a number was issued to. 471 is so new that few or no carrier prefixes are in service yet: the registry below shows the standard service codes every area code reserves. Carrier prefixes will appear here as numbers ship; the guide 662 board shows what a mature registry for this region looks like.

This isn’t a reverse phone lookup: no legitimate free service can tell you who owns a specific number. What a prefix does show, once assigned: the carrier that issued it, whether it’s wireless, landline or VoIP, and the community it belongs to.

0 carrier prefixes in the registry yet · checked monthly

PrefixAssignmentLine type
471-211Community servicesService code
471-311City servicesService code
471-411Directory assistanceService code
471-511Traffic informationService code
471-555Reserved (directory / fictional use)Service code
471-611Carrier customer serviceService code
471-700Carrier-specific servicesService code
471-711Telecommunications relayService code
471-811Call before you digService code
471-911Emergency servicesService code
471-950Carrier access (reserved)Service code
471-958Network testing (reserved)Service code
471-959Network testing (reserved)Service code
471-976Premium services (reserved)Service code

Cities & Communities in and around Area Code 471

From Abbeville to Aberdeen and Ackerman, these are the communities that call the 471 home. Each city below shows its key ZIP codes, the internet service available there, and a link to local AT&T details.

City / communityKey ZIP codesAT&T internet
Abbeville38601, 38685AT&T Internet Air
Aberdeen39730Fiber up to 5 GIG
Ackerman39735, 39772AT&T Internet Air
Alligator38720, 38740, 38767AT&T Internet Air
Amory38821Fiber up to 5 GIG
Anguilla38721, 38765AT&T Internet Air
Arcola38722, 38748AT&T Internet Air
Ashland38603AT&T Internet Air
Baldwyn38824, 38849AT&T Internet Air
Batesville38606, 38620, 38666Fiber up to 5 GIG
Belmont38827, 38838, 38847AT&T Internet Air
Belzoni39038AT&T Internet Air
Benoit38725, 38726, 38772AT&T Internet Air
Benton39039AT&T Internet Air
Beulah38726, 38769, 38764AT&T Internet Air
Blue Mountain38610AT&T Internet Air
Blue Springs38828, 38869, 38826AT&T Internet Air
Booneville38829AT&T Internet 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.

471 area code map

Coverage area

Area code 471 covers the Tupelo area: Alcorn, Attala, Benton, Bolivar, Calhoun, Carroll, Chickasaw, Choctaw and 34 more counties. Hover the map for each one.

Overlay codes

One more code, 662, covers the exact same territory as 471. Its full guide is linked in the Nearby section below.

Major cities

Southaven, Olive Branch, Tupelo, Greenville, Horn Lake, Starkville.

Where 471 sits in MississippiAll 5 codes ›
471

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SouthavenOlive BranchTupeloGreenvilleHorn LakeStarkville
471
Tupelo
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Counties covered by the 471 area code

The 471 area code serves 43 counties in Mississippi - the largest by population below.

DeSoto County
Share of combined population17%
Population195,871
Lee County
Share of combined population7%
Population83,012
Lafayette County
Share of combined population5%
Population59,843
Lowndes County
Share of combined population5%
Population57,210

All 43 counties: Alcorn, Attala, Benton, Bolivar, Calhoun, Carroll, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clay, Coahoma, DeSoto, Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Itawamba, Kemper, Lafayette, Lee, Leflore, Lowndes, Marshall, Monroe, Montgomery, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Panola, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Quitman, Sharkey, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tippah, Tishomingo, Tunica, Union, Washington, Webster, Winston, Yalobusha, Yazoo.

Counties are served in whole or in part; population is U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. The 471 also reaches parts of Oktibbeha County, Washington County, Alcorn County, Monroe County, Marshall County, Panola County, Pontotoc County, Bolivar County and 30 more.

The 471, explained

Area code 471: more than a number in Tupelo

In Tupelo, a new area code is a population milestone. The 471 went live in January 2026, the second code layered over the same territory as 662, and the clearest sign yet of how the region keeps growing. Carrying one today marks you as one of the area’s newest arrivals: the numbers are only beginning to ship.

The map tells its own story: Tupelo and surrounding communities, one territory now served by 662 together with 471. Nothing about the coverage changes; the region simply has a deeper pool of numbers.

Keeping a 471 matters here. An existing 471 number ports to a new phone, a new carrier, or a new AT&T line, and stays yours anywhere in the U.S.

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Internet, wireless & stores in the 471

AT&T home internet in area code 471

AT&T home internet serves communities across area code 471, 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.

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Pair it with wireless in an internet + wireless bundle. Run a business in the 471? AT&T Business Internet is available at many addresses.

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Moving to area code 471?

Set up home internet in area code 471 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 471 number from anywhere, or keep your old number when you arrive. An AT&T store nearby can handle the whole switch in one visit.

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AT&T wireless in area code 471

AT&T’s 5G network covers most of area code 471. ActiveArmor® spam blocking is included with every unlimited plan, your 471 number stays yours, and great cell phone deals in Tupelo are a tap away.

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Need a new 471 number? Ask when you activate a line, and porting an existing 471 number keeps it yours.

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Get a 471 phone number

New 471 numbers are issued as existing numbers recycle back into the pool. When you activate a new line, personal or business, you can pick your area code during activation. Already have one you love? Porting protects it when you switch.

For you

Pick a 471 during new-line activation - in the app or in a store. Moving to Tupelo? Port your number in, or start fresh with a local one.

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For your business

A 471 number on your signage and caller ID reads as established in Tupelo - and local numbers see higher answer rates than out-of-area or toll-free lines.

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AT&T stores in area code 471

Looking for cell phone stores in area code 471? These stores answer on 471 numbers - walk in for switching, porting, upgrades and hands-on help:

Tupelo AT&T Store North Coley Rd 1691 North Coley Road, Tupelo+1 471-842-8686
Tupelo AT&T Store North Gloster Store 3849 N Gloster St, Tupelo+1 471-597-6176
Tupelo AT&T Store West Main Store 2436 West Main, Tupelo+1 471-597-6174
Cell phone stores in Tupelo › All 40 locations: company owned and authorized retailers

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 in the 471 region

Every store below answers on a local 662-region number. Tap any number to call.

35 AT&T stores with 471 numbers
CityStorePhone
AberdeenAT&T Store Aberdeen+1 471-319-9200
AmoryAT&T Store Store+1 471-597-6166
BoonevilleAT&T Store Booneville+1 471-720-1000
ClarksdaleAT&T Store Clarksdale+1 471-624-4991
ClevelandAT&T Store Davis Ave+1 471-843-0123
ColumbusAT&T Store Store+1 471-597-6170
ColumbusAT&T Store Columbus+1 471-244-0009
CorinthAT&T Store Corinth+1 471-594-6527
FultonAT&T Store Fulton+1 471-352-8835
GreenvilleAT&T Store Greenville+1 471-368-3558
GreenwoodAT&T Store Greenwood+1 471-595-4484
GrenadaAT&T Store Grenada+1 471-987-4378
HernandoAT&T Store Hernando+1 471-449-0798
Holly SpringsAT&T Store Holly Springs+1 471-551-4340
Horn LakeAT&T Store Horn Lake+1 471-342-0588
HoustonAT&T Store Houston+1 471-625-6222
IndianolaAT&T Store Indianola+1 471-228-5217
IukaAT&T Store Iuka+1 471-424-0079
KosciuskoAT&T Store Kosciusko+1 471-368-3788
LouisvilleAT&T Store Louisville+1 471-709-6127
New AlbanyAT&T Store Store+1 471-597-6172
Olive BranchAT&T Store Olive Branch+1 471-594-6531
Olive BranchAT&T Store Olive Branch+1 471-913-7343
OxfordAT&T Store Oxford+1 471-594-6525
PontotocAT&T Store Pontotoc+1 471-489-6960
RipleyAT&T Store Ripley+1 471-512-4001
SaltilloAT&T Store Saltillo+1 471-233-5762
SenatobiaAT&T Store Tate Crossing+1 471-562-5445
SouthavenAT&T Store Southaven+1 471-594-6529
SouthavenAT&T Store Southaven+1 471-470-1432
StarkvilleAT&T Store Starkville+1 471-597-6168
TupeloAT&T Store North Coley Rd+1 471-842-8686
TupeloAT&T Store West Main Store+1 471-597-6174
TupeloAT&T Store North Gloster Store+1 471-597-6176
Yazoo CityAT&T Store Yazoo City+1 471-626-6363

International Calling from Area Code 471

Calling abroad from area code 471? 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.

Calling area code 471 from overseas? Dial your country’s exit code, then 1 471 and the number - full steps in How to dial a 471 number.

Where the 471 calls most:MexicoHondurasGuatemalaIndiaVietnam

Top places of birth among foreign-born residents of the 471’s counties, U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023.

Calling abroad from a 471 number: dial 011 + country code + number (or just + on a mobile).

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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471 area code quick facts & dialing

StateMississippi
Time zoneCentral
Overlays662same map, same region
In service2026newest layer over the 662 region
Dialing10 digitsrequired across the region
Toll-free?Nogeographic code
Population1.17Mcounties served, Census 2023
Largest cityTupelo+174 more ›

How to dial a 471 number

ScenarioFormatExample
Local call (within the region)471 + 7-digit number(471) 555-0100
Long distance (within the U.S.)1 + 471 + 7-digit number1 (471) 555-0100
Calling 471 from another country+1 471 + 7-digit number+1 471 555 0100
From a mobile phone(471) + 7-digit number(471) 555-0100

A short history of area code 471

Approved as numbering relief for the 662 region and live since January 2026, 471 is the second code to serve this territory. It exists for one reason: the region keeps growing, and the 662 pool of assignable numbers was running low.

1999Added to the 601 region
2026471 goes live as an overlay in January

Area code 471 vs the related codes

CodeAddedTypeWhere it works
4712026OverlayTupelo and surrounding communities
6621999OriginalSame territory as 471

Same rates, same local dialing: a number from any code in the region works exactly like a 471.

Nearby & related area codes

662Shares this map901TN601Parent code731TN205AL769Also Mississippi

Browse area codes by state: Mississippi (5) · California (41) · Texas (29) · Florida (23) · all 50 states ›

Area code 471 FAQ

What area code is 471?
471 is the newest area code for Tupelo and the surrounding communities in Mississippi. It went live in January 2026 and covers the exact same territory as 662.
Is area code 471 real or a scam?
471 is a legitimate Mississippi area code, but it is brand new and numbers are still rare. If you get a 471 call today and you don’t know anyone with a new local number, be cautious: spoofing a new code is a known scam tactic. AT&T ActiveArmor labels suspected spam automatically.
Why did the 662 region get another area code?
Growth. The 662 pool was projected to run out of assignable numbers, so regulators approved 471 as an all-services overlay. Nothing changes for existing numbers; new lines simply start drawing from the new code.
Does 471 change my existing number?
No. Overlays never change existing numbers. Your 662 number stays exactly as it is; 471 only affects newly issued numbers.
How do I get a 471 number?
You don’t choose it directly: carriers assign numbers from whichever local code has inventory. As the older pool empties, new AT&T lines in the region will increasingly come with 471. There is no fee or action needed.
What area does 471 cover?
The full 662 territory: Alcorn, Attala, Benton, Bolivar, Calhoun and Carroll and 36 more counties, including Abbeville, Aberdeen, Ackerman and the communities listed on this page.
When did 471 go live?
January 2026. It was approved as relief for the 662 numbering region, and carriers began activating it then. Numbers are still being issued gradually.
What time zone is area code 471?
Central Time: UTC-6 in winter, UTC-5 during daylight saving. The live local time is at the top of this page.
How do I dial a 471 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 471 plus the seven-digit number, the same as every code in the region. From outside the U.S., add the +1 country code first.
Why did I get a call from a 471 number?
Either someone with a brand-new local number, or a spoofed caller ID. Because 471 numbers are still scarce, an unfamiliar 471 call deserves more suspicion than a 662 call. Let it go to voicemail; real callers leave messages.
Is 471 a toll-free number?
No. 471 is a geographic area code for the Tupelo region, not a toll-free prefix. U.S. toll-free numbers start with 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.
What’s the difference between 471 and 662?
Age, and nothing else that matters day to day. 662 is the region’s established code; 471 is the 2026 newcomer. They cover the same map, calls between them are local, and both dial with 10 digits.
Can I keep a 471 number if I move?
Yes. Numbers port: a 471 number goes with you to a new phone, a new carrier or a new city anywhere in the U.S., just like any other area code.
Why did I get a text message from a 471 number?
Treat it carefully. Scam texts often rotate onto new codes because the numbers have no reputation yet. Don’t reply or tap links; forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) and delete it. AT&T ActiveArmor filters known scam senders automatically.
Will a 471 number work everywhere?
Yes. It’s a standard North American number: calls, texts and apps treat it like any local number. Some older web forms may not recognize very new codes at first; that resolves as databases update.
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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