Find any 401- phone number in Rhode Island
The 401 area code is the main area code for Rhode Island. It was created in 1947, when the North American Numbering Plan was first implemented. The plan was created to help manage the influx of telephone lines and phone numbers in the area, and is used by all of North America. The basic idea of the plan is that each geographic area is given a three-digit area code, followed by the seven-digit local phone number. Every geographic area in the United States has its own unique area code, along with other countries in North and South America.
The 401 area code also covers parts of Massachusetts, including the cities of Newport, Attleboro, Fall River, and Taunton. This area code has been split twice, with the 508 area code created in 1996 and the 774 area code created in 2001. Despite these splits, the Rhode Island area has grown and flourished, leading to the need for more phone numbers, which means more area codes. The system of area codes helps to ensure that no matter where you are, you can always reach someone using their local area code.