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The 401 area code covers all of Rhode Island, from Providence and Cranston down to Newport and Central Falls. In the Ghost app, you pick 401 as your area code and get a second number set up in minutes, no new SIM card or carrier switch required. It's a real number for calls and texts, separate from your personal line.
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Why choose a 401 virtual phone number?
Look local to Providence buyers and renters
If you're selling something online or listing a room near Providence, a 401 number tells people you're nearby before they even pick up. That matters when you're competing with other listings.
Show up right on dating apps
A 401 number matches your profile if you say you're from Providence, Warwick, or anywhere else in Rhode Island. No awkward explaining why your number reads as a different state.
Move to Rhode Island before you arrive
If you're relocating to Providence, Pawtucket, or Cranston, you can set up a 401 number ahead of time. Landlords and new contacts see a local number from day one.
Keep your Rhode Island number after you leave
If you grew up in or spent years in Providence or Newport and move away, you can hold onto the 401 number. Old friends, family, and contacts don't need a new number to reach you.
One code, the whole state
Since 401 covers all of Rhode Island, from Woonsocket to Newport, a number in this code reads as local anywhere in the state, not just one neighborhood.
Keep work and personal calls separate
If you're job hunting or freelancing in the Providence area, a second 401 number keeps client calls and texts off your personal line.
How to get a 401 phone number
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Pick your area code
Choose any 401 area code, or any other US or Canadian code.
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Choose your number
See available numbers instantly and pick the one you like.
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Start calling and texting
Your number works over WiFi or data for everyday calling and texting. No SIM card, no new phone plan.
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Stay in control
Mute it, set it to Do Not Disturb, or delete and replace it whenever you want.
Ghost can't be used for 911 or emergency calls, so keep your regular line for those.
Get My 401 NumberAbout the 401 area code
Area code
401
State
Rhode Island
Cities served
12+
The 401 area code serves all of Rhode Island, including Providence, Cranston, Warwick, Pawtucket, East Providence, Woonsocket, Newport, and Central Falls. It's the only area code assigned to the state.
There's no overlay here. The 401 area code stands alone, so every phone number across Rhode Island uses this same code.
The region runs on Eastern time. Calls between Providence, Newport, and the rest of the state, or to nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut, all fall in the same time zone, which keeps scheduling simple.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Providence?
The 401 area code covers the Providence metro and the rest of Rhode Island, a mix of urban centers, coastal towns, and college communities.
Healthcare
Hospitals and health systems based in and around Providence employ a large share of the region's workforce and draw patients and staff from across the state.
Education
Providence is home to several colleges and universities, which bring students, faculty, and staff into the area year-round.
Tourism and maritime
Newport's coastline and harbor draw visitors and support a steady tourism and maritime trade that's central to that part of the state.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 401 phone number?
You can get one in the Ghost app in a few minutes. Pick 401 as your area code, choose an available number, and start calling and texting right away.
Which cities use the 401 area code?
The 401 area code covers Providence, Cranston, Warwick, Pawtucket, East Providence, Woonsocket, Newport, and Central Falls. It's used across all of Rhode Island.
Can I keep my 401 number if I move out of Rhode Island?
Yes. Your Ghost number isn't tied to a physical SIM or location, so you can keep your 401 number no matter where you live next.
How much does Ghost cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
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