CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for surveying and mapping services firms in Rhode Island
26 surveying and mapping services firms operated in Rhode Island in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 26CBP 2023
- Employees
- 92mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 2.3U.S. 2.1
- State rank
- 47th of 51by count
The surveying firm industry in Rhode Island
Rhode Island had 26 surveying and mapping services firms in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 541370, Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services). They employed 92 people in mid-March and reported $5,791,000 in annual payroll. That is the 47th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Surveying and mapping services firms make up 0.09% of the 29,510 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Rhode Island has 2.3 surveying and mapping services firms, 9.1% above the national rate of 2.1. The average establishment has 3.5 employees against 8.0 nationally. Payroll per employee is $62,946, 15.1% below the U.S. figure of $74,108.
| Measure | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 26 | 7,288 |
| Mid-March employees | 92 (moderate noise) | 58,087 |
| Annual payroll | $5,791,000 | $4,304,723,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 3.5 | 8.0 |
| Payroll per employee | $62,946 | $74,108 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 2.3 | 2.1 |
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.
Surveying and mapping services firms by metro area in Rhode Island
Census published surveying firm counts for 1 metro or micropolitan area that include part of Rhode Island. The largest is Providence, RI-MA, with 31 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans).
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI-MA | 31 | 109 | 1.8 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at surveying and mapping services firms in Rhode Island
76.0% of Rhode Island's surveying and mapping services firms with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 58.3% nationally. 100.0% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 19 | 76.0% | 58.3% |
| 5–9 employees | 6 | 24.0% | 21.5% |
| 10–19 employees | not published | — | 12.3% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 5.9% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 2.0% |
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.
What surveying and mapping services firms in Rhode Island use the phone for
Surveyors spend their days in the field, and calls about boundary surveys, closings and construction staking come from homeowners, title companies and builders. A line that rings field crews' phones keeps work from waiting.
Calls a surveying firm in Rhode Island might handle in a typical week include:
- A homeowner calls about a fence-line dispute.
- A title company calls for a survey before closing.
- The firm calls a client with a quote.
What surveying and mapping services firms text about
Surveyors text arrival windows and completion notices.
Texting from a local number in Rhode Island requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
What a phone system costs a surveying firm in Rhode Island
Surveying and mapping services firms in Rhode Island average 3.5 employees, so the comparison uses a 4-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $99.80 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $120.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $99.00 a month for 4 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $252 less than RingCentral for a surveying firm in Rhode Island 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 | $99.00 | $1,188.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $76.00 | $912.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $92.00 | $1,104.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $99.80 | $1,197.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $108.00 | $1,296.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $120.00 | $1,440.00 |
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 Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a surveying firm can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | 581 | Eastern | 1947 | none |
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 surveying and mapping services firms in Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island 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 surveying and mapping services firms are in Rhode Island?
26 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 92 people in mid-March.
Which Rhode Island metro area has the most surveying and mapping services firms?
Providence, RI-MA, with 31 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 4-person surveying firm?
$120.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $99.80 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $99.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Rhode Island 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.