401 Area Code

Get a 401 Area Code Phone Number in Rhode Island (RI), Instantly

Obtain multiple 401 Area Code local and vanity phone numbers for private and business pursuits from wherever you are. Regardless of the stature of your business, incorporate Rhode Island 401 Area Code numbers into your business and enjoy various benefits:

Localize your business in the entire state of Rhode Island.
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Exceptional Flexibility & Scalability with 401 Area Code Numbers.
Cutting-edge communication features for employee productivity & customer experience.
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Area Code 401 Location: Where is 401 Area Code Coming From?

Area Code 401 is the only Area Code in the NANP (North American Numbering Plan) serving the entire Rhode Island state. It is one of the 86 original Area Codes created in 1947 and one of only 12 remaining Area Codes that serve the entire state.

401 Area Code serves five counties: Providence, Kent, Washington, Bristol, and Newport. It encapsulates several populous cities like Providence, Warwick, and Central Falls.

The table on the side illustrates the top locations (cities and communities) served by Area Code 401 in the US state of Rhode Island.

City/Town Country TimeZone
Providence Providence County Eastern
Warwick Kent County Eastern
Cranston Providence County Eastern
Pawtucket Providence County Eastern
East Providence Providence County Eastern
Woonsocket Providence County Eastern
Newport Newport County Eastern
Central Falls Providence County Eastern
Westerly Washington County Eastern
Newport East Newport County Eastern
Valley Falls Providence County Eastern
Greenville Providence County Eastern
Wakefield-Peacedale Washington County Eastern
Cumberland Hill Providence County Eastern
Tiverton Newport County Eastern
North Scituate, RI Providence County Eastern
West Warwick Kent County Eastern
North Providence Providence County Eastern
Little Compton Newport County Eastern
East Greenwich Kent County Eastern
Hope Valley Washington County Eastern
North Kingstown Washington County Eastern
Block Island Washington County Eastern
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How to quickly buy an area code 401 phone number?

To buy a 401 Area Code number, sign up with KrispCall; go to Settings> My Number > Add New Number > Select USA > Advanced Filter > Enter 401 and match to the first part of the number>Click Search. Then choose your 401 number, make payment & start making & receiving calls and texts after the number activation.

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401 Area Code History – Where Does a 401 Area Code Originate?

401 Area Code is one of the 86 original Area Codes in the NANP (North American Numbering Plan) created in 1947. It is also among only 12 Area Codes serving the entire state. Since its creation, it has served five (5) counties: Providence, Kent, Washington, Bristol, and Newport.

Before 2021, 401 was assigned to the central office code 988. However, it created conflict in dialing. So the Rhode Island Public Service Commission had to address this by enforcing ten-digit dialing as mandatory in all areas of its service.

Why Choose 401 Area Code Number for Business?

From establishing a local business presence in Rhode Island to relishing the power of enhanced communication features – get everything with 401 Rhode Island Area Code numbers for your business communications. 

Establish a local presence in Rhode Island: Establish your business’ local presence in Rhode Island with 401 Area Code business numbers. Regardless of your business stature and location, become a part of the locals and capitalize on local markets.
Elevate your acceptance rate and boost sales: Win over the Rhode Island residents and their trust with 401 Rhode Island Area Code local and vanity numbers. Simplify your agents' tasks and elevate their conversion rates. Ensure greater local acceptance, boosting your sales and business revenue.
No special equipment is required: Downloading the KrispCall app is all it takes. Use 401 Area Code phone numbers on your existing digital devices–laptop, PC, tablet, or anything else. Don’t worry about new hardware installations. Get going with whatever you have.
Powerful standard PBX system features: Relish every PBX feature of 401 business VoIP phones with the KrispCall app. Unleash the power of enhanced calling features, like Number Sharing, ACD, Monitoring, Barging, Recording, Phone Trees (IVR), etc., for efficient enterprise communication management.
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Access Powerful VoIP Features with your 401 Area Code Business Phone Number

Streamline business communication among your team members and customers by investing in 401 business phone numbers. Regardless of the stature of your business, take advantage of Area Code 401 phone numbers.

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Calls On Hold

Allow yourself some time to get external assistance or research details whenever necessary by keeping calls on hold. Keep your callers content by any means.

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Inteligent Call Routing

Instantly route customer calls to another line or agent who can better deal with their queries. Don’t keep your clients waiting.

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Shared Number

Number-sharing option allows you to receive calls across multiple devices. Improve your customer response by eliminating missed calls.

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Call Forwarding

Instantly route business calls to your cellphones and landlines whenever necessary. Make sure you are not missing out on clients when not in the office.

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Call Recording

Keep a record of client calls to monitor team performance and client requests. Train employees and improve customer service using recorded calls.

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Call Filters

Narrow down the call logs with Krispcall call filters. Efficiently screen through your incoming, outgoing, and missed calls.

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Voicemail

Allow your callers to leave their queries or information as voicemail even when you aren’t available. You can always get back in touch with them sooner or later.

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DND mode for Agents

Switch to the Do Not Disturb mode and automatically shift incoming calls to voicemails to increase your focus on the work at hand.

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Call Analytics

Using insight-driven data about phone call analytics, optimize your marketing campaigns, customer service, and team performance.

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Contact Tags

Utilize the contact tags feature to organize clients and teams. Your dashboard can be customized to make navigation easier by tagging contacts.

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Call History

On one dashboard, you can view the history of all conversations, your incoming and outgoing call logs, and all messages.

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Caller ID

Set location-based caller IDs for outbound international calls. Localize your number to improve the chances of reaching potential customers in new markets.

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Call Transfer

Make sure you don’t keep your clients waiting. Provide customers with an instant option to be transferred to another agent or line that can better address their questions.

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Unified Callbox

With an all-in-one dashboard that manages calls, SMS messages, and voicemails, you can instantly stay in touch with your team and customers without switching apps.

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Custom Greeting

Provide your clients with a better calling experience. Make your customers’ calls more comfortable by recording personalized greetings & messages.

Application Areas of Area Code 401 Phone Number

Practical ways businesses use 401 Area Code Numbers.

Businesses can incorporate 401 Area Code numbers to localize their business in Rhode Island while streamlining communication for enhanced business productivity and unparalleled customer experience.

Employees’ second phone number

For business phone systems

Businesses can assign 401 Area Code numbers to their employees as their dedicated second numbers. It helps them track employees’ consensual communication activities and whereabouts while helping employees manage their private communications.

For business phone systems

For business phone systems

Use Area Code 401 numbers for your business phone systems in Rhode Island. Facilitate your customers with a local call to reach you cheaply and vice versa. More importantly, grow your business as a local to impact a greater audience.

Cloud Call Center

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Low-cost calling rates with local Area Code 401 phone numbers in Rhode Island. A cloud call or contact center can use these numbers to save a fortune in business communications, especially in the long run.

Marketing and Sales

For proper marketing and sales

Create and deploy multiple vanity numbers using the 401 Area Code and track your marketing and sales campaigns. Invest in the ones that perform and revoke the ones that are not. A practical way to market and sell your products and services.

Other areas of application

Other areas of application

Use 401 Area Code phone numbers anywhere that involves making and receiving calls, sending and receiving text messages, or MMS. From personal use (social media to location tracking) to SMB sectors to large enterprises.

How to get a 401 Area Code Phone Number Online?

Purchasing 401 Area Code Phone Numbers takes only a few minutes with KrispCall. You can follow the steps to obtain an Area Code 401 phone number in minutes. All you need is a valid payment detail.

Sign up with KrispCall and log into your dashboard.
Select the USA from the country list and enter 401 in the advanced filter & search.
Pick a number from the list and purchase the number.
Make payment after you've selected the number.
Submit your documents for verification if required.
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What is 401 area code?

401 Area Code is one of the 86 original Area Codes in the NANP (North American Numbering Plan). It was created in 1947 to serve the entire state of Rhode Island. Since then, it has served 5 counties, including major cities like Pawtucket, Providence, and Woonsocket. 

Country USA
State Rhode Island
Major Cities Providence, Warwick, Cranston, and Pawtucket
Time Zone Eastern
Telephone Number Format +1 (401) XXX-XXXX
Zip Code 02801-02940

Where is the 401 area code located?

401 Area Code is in the US state of Rhode Island. It serves five counties: Providence, Kent, Washington, Bristol, and Newport. It is the only Area Code that serves the state. Providence, Warwick, and Central Falls are some major cities of its service. 

What city and state have a 401 area code?

All the cities and communities of the US state of Rhode Island, including some major cities: Providence, Warwick, Cranston, and Pawtucket, have the 401 Area Code. It has been serving these cities since 1947.

What is the time zone of the 401 area code?

401 Area Code follows Eastern Time Zones: Eastern Standard Time and Eastern Daylight Time (Eastern Daylight Saving Time). 

Does the 401 area code phone number support text messages?

It depends on the features provided by the service provider. With KrispCall, 401 Area Codes support phone calls, text messages, and multimedia messages. 

Is Area code 401 a scam or legit?

Area Code 401 can sometimes be a scam if you do not acquire it from a legitimate service provider. Usually, free virtual phone numbers with 401 Area Codes are scams. Always get 401 Area Code phone numbers from legit VoIP providers like KrispCall. 

Who calls from the 401 area code?

Anyone with a 401 Area Code local phone number can call outbound. It can be a legitimate business call or even a scam call. Always check their online presence and do some background checks (code lookup, caller id, & reverse phone lookup) on the caller using their provided information on the call.

What is the zip code for the 401 Area Code?

401 Telephone Area Code serves numerous cities/towns in 5 counties of Rhode Island. They have a range of zip codes. Adamsville (Newport County) has the lowest code, 02801, and Providence (Providence County) has the highest code, 02940, as Zip codes.