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 ...
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 ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PROVIDENCE – So, how long has Rhode Island had its ubiquitous 401 area code? The answer is since January 1947. It was one of the ...