Business phone system for other computer related services firms in Connecticut
118 other computer related services firms operated in Connecticut in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 118CBP 2023
- Employees
- 949mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 3.2U.S. 3.9
- State rank
- 26th of 51by count
The computer services firm industry in Connecticut
The Census Bureau counted 118 other computer related services firms in Connecticut in its 2023 County Business Patterns (NAICS 541519). They employed 949 people in mid-March and reported $123.7 million in annual payroll. That is the 26th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Other computer related services firms make up 0.13% of the 89,234 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Connecticut has 3.2 other computer related services firms, 17.7% below the national rate of 3.9. The average establishment has 8.0 employees against 12.7 nationally. Payroll per employee is $130,396, 5.4% above the U.S. figure of $123,684.
| Measure | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 118 | 13,275 |
| Mid-March employees | 949 | 168,654 |
| Annual payroll | $123,746,000 | $20,859,777,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 8.0 | 12.7 |
| Payroll per employee | $130,396 | $123,684 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 3.2 | 3.9 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Connecticut's largest markets for other computer related services firms
Census published computer services firm counts for 5 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Connecticut. The largest is Bridgeport, CT, with 46 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 90% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | 46 | 315 | 4.7 |
| Hartford, CT | 38 | 394 | 3.3 |
| New Haven, CT | 11 | — | 1.9 |
| Waterbury, CT | 6 | — | 1.3 |
| Norwich, CT | 5 | — | 1.8 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at other computer related services firms in Connecticut
74.1% of Connecticut's other computer related services firms with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 77.4% nationally. 86.2% had fewer than ten. That is the size of team where a missed call usually means nobody was free, not that nobody was on staff.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 86 | 74.1% | 77.4% |
| 5–9 employees | 14 | 12.1% | 8.2% |
| 10–19 employees | 5 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| 20–49 employees | 8 | 6.9% | 4.5% |
| 50 or more employees | 3 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Calls a computer services firm in Connecticut has to catch
Firms offering computer installation, data recovery and similar services depend on inbound calls from people with an immediate problem. Answering quickly and setting expectations wins the job. That holds for other computer related services firms in Connecticut as much as anywhere.
Calls a computer services firm in Connecticut might handle in a typical week include:
- A small office calls to install new workstations.
- A client calls about a software installation.
- The firm calls a client when a job is complete.
After-hours calls
After-hours callers are often anxious about lost data, so a clear greeting and prompt callback help.
Callata voicemail is transcribed and triaged for urgency, and business-hours routing decides where calls go once you close.
Phone system pricing for an 8-person computer services firm
Other computer related services firms in Connecticut average 8.0 employees, so the comparison uses an 8-person team. Priced per seat, 8 users would run $240.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $199.60 on Ooma Office Pro (month-to-month list prices, checked September 28, 2026). On Callata the same 8 people cost $159.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $972. Some vendors discount annual contracts; the table shows month-to-month prices.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $159.00 | $1,908.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $152.00 | $1,824.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $184.00 | $2,208.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $199.60 | $2,395.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $216.00 | $2,592.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $240.00 | $2,880.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in Connecticut
Connecticut has 4 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. You can choose local numbers in the area codes your clients know, subject to carrier inventory, or port your current number for free.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203 | 784 | Eastern | 1947 | 475 |
| 860 | 782 | Eastern | 1995 | 959 |
| 475 | 291 | Eastern | 2009 | 203 |
| 959 | 163 | Eastern | 2014 | 860 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for other computer related services firms in Connecticut
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
If you already have a number in Connecticut, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many other computer related services firms are in Connecticut?
118 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 949 people in mid-March.
Which Connecticut metro area has the most other computer related services firms?
Bridgeport, CT, with 46 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost an 8-person computer services firm?
$240.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $199.60 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $159.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Connecticut number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.