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 ...

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 ...