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Other computer related services firms in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area: 100 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs a 13-person team.
- Establishments
- 100CBP 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 4.1U.S. 3.9
- Rank
- 24th of 282areas by count
Other computer related services firms in Sacramento, CA by the numbers
County Business Patterns counts 100 other computer related services firms (NAICS 541519, Other Computer Related Services) in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area for 2023. By establishment count the area is 24th out of 282 areas with published figures for other computer related services firms.
Measured against its 2.5 million residents (2024 estimate), the area has 4.1 other computer related services firms per 100,000 people; the U.S. rate is 3.9, so Sacramento, CA is 4.0% above the national figure.
| Measure | Sacramento, CA | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 100 | 1,524 | 13,275 |
| Mid-March employees | 510 (high noise) | 17,057 | 168,654 |
| Annual payroll | $53,670,000 (moderate noise) | $2,323,287,000 | $20,859,777,000 |
| Employees per establishment | — | 11.2 | 12.7 |
| Payroll per employee | — | $136,207 | $123,684 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 4.1 | 3.9 | 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.
Establishment size: other computer related services firms in Sacramento, CA
Of the other computer related services firms in Sacramento, CA that had employees in March 2023, 83.0% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 77.4%). 89.0% had fewer than ten. Small teams usually share the phone: the person who answers is often also serving a customer or doing the job, which is when calls get missed.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 83 | 83.0% | 77.4% |
| 5–9 employees | 6 | 6.0% | 8.2% |
| 10–19 employees | 5 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| 20–49 employees | 3 | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| 50 or more employees | 3 | 3.0% | 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.
Why the phone matters for other computer related services firms in Sacramento, CA
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 Sacramento, CA as much as anywhere.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for other computer related services firms in Sacramento, CA:
- The firm calls a client when a job is complete.
- A caller asks whether data can be recovered from a failed drive.
- A small office calls to install new workstations.
Texting clients
Texts confirming appointments and job completion are common.
Texts sent from a local business number in Sacramento, CA have to be registered with carriers first (10DLC); on Callata that is a one-time $49 fee, after which the whole team can text from the shared number.
What a phone system costs a computer services firm in Sacramento, CA
Census did not publish a reliable employee count for other computer related services firms in Sacramento, CA, so this comparison uses the U.S. average of 13 people per establishment. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $324.35 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $390.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $259.00 a month for 13 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $1,572 less than RingCentral for a computer services firm in Sacramento, CA of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $259.00 | $3,108.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $247.00 | $2,964.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $324.35 | $3,892.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $351.00 | $4,212.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $390.00 | $4,680.00 |
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.
Getting a local number in Sacramento, CA
NANPA records place the exchanges of the area's named cities and towns in 5 area codes. 916 has the most, with 590 of 793 exchanges (74%). A local number lets clients in Sacramento, CA call without dialing out of area. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, and which numbers are open in an area code depends on carrier inventory when you choose.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 916 | 590 | Pacific | 1947 | 279 |
| 279 | 103 | Pacific | 2018 | 916 |
| 530 | 89 | Pacific | 1997 | 837 |
| 209 | 9 | Pacific | 1958 | 350 |
| 350 | 2 | Pacific | 2022 | 209 |
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
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Sacramento, CA is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many other computer related services firms are there in Sacramento, CA?
Census County Business Patterns counted 100 other computer related services firms in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area in 2023.
What does a business phone system cost for a 13-person computer services firm?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 13 users cost $390.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $324.35 on Ooma Office Pro. On Callata, $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, the same team pays $259.00.
What area code should a computer services firm in Sacramento, CA use?
Area code 916 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places, followed by 279 and 530. If you already have a local number, you can port it to Callata for free.
Can an AI receptionist answer calls for a computer services firm?
Yes. Callata's optional AI agents can answer when the team is busy or closed, take a message, text, email or transfer the call. They disclose that they are AI and are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute.