The Rhode Island Area Code
Every active code: tap any card for its full guide, who called, cities and ZIPs, map, spam patterns and local time.
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Rhode Island Area Codes by City
The largest Rhode Island communities and the area code that serve them. Every city links to its local AT&T internet page.
| City | Area code(s) |
|---|---|
| Cranston | 401 |
| East Providence | 401 |
| Newport | 401 |
| Providence | 401 |
| Warwick | 401 |
How Rhode Island Got Its Codes
Every Rhode Island area code, in the order it entered service. Splits carved new regions; added codes overlay existing ones, which is why ten-digit dialing is standard.
| In service | Code | How it arrived |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 401 | One of the original area codes of 1947 |
Source: NANPA NPA database, July 2026. Regenerated monthly.
Rhode Island Area Code Map
Every active Rhode Island area code at a glance, anchored to the metro each one serves. Tap any code above for its detailed coverage map.
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Click any region to open that area code's full guide. Hover for county names.
Open the printable Rhode Island area code map (PDF) - poster format with a QR code back to this page.
Internet, wireless & stores across the state
AT&T Home Internet in Rhode Island
AT&T home internet is available across Rhode Island, checked address by address; every area code guide above lists its cities and what’s offered there.
AT&T Fiber: Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds vary. For 5-GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info., visit att.com/speed101.
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AT&T Wireless in Rhode Island
AT&T’s 5G network covers most of Rhode Island. ActiveArmor® spam blocking is included with every unlimited plan, your number stays yours when you move between Rhode Island codes, and great cell phone deals in Rhode Island are a tap away.
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AT&T Stores Across Rhode Island
From the Coventry metro to Johnston, Cranston and beyond, walk in for switching, porting, upgrades and hands-on help. Every area code guide lists its nearest stores.
Find stores in: Coventry · Johnston · Cranston · East Providence · East Greenwich
