What is what area code is 401?

Area code 401 is the sole area code for the entire state of **Rhode Island**, making Rhode Island the smallest state by area to encompass only one area code. This simplifies phone calls within the state, as no long-distance dialing is required for calls made within Rhode Island. Since Rhode Island is a small state, it has not been split into multiple area codes. The **area%20code%20401** has served the whole state since its inception in 1947 as one of the original area codes assigned by AT&T.