PROVIDENCE – So, how long has Rhode Island had its ubiquitous 401 area code? The answer is since January 1947. It was one of the 86 original area codes assigned by AT&T, then the dominant telephone ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Islanders won’t have to give up their iconic “401” area code anytime soon. Despite a rising need for connections as more people get smartphones and other mobile devices ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Despite an increased demand for numbers as mobile device usage rises, estimates show that Rhode Island has enough seven-digit variations within the 401 area code to last 30 ...

Rhode Island received the 401 area code in January 1947, one of the original area codes assigned by AT&T. Originally, operators connected calls, but area codes were developed to speed up the process ...