CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for marinas in Providence, RI-MA
Marinas in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area: 80 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs an 8-person team.
- Establishments
- 80CBP 2023
- Employees
- 600mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 4.7U.S. 1.1
- Rank
- 5th of 189areas by count
How many marinas are in Providence, RI-MA?
There were 80 marinas in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 713930, Marinas). They employed 600 people in mid-March and paid $35.0 million in annual payroll. By establishment count the area is 5th out of 189 areas with published figures for marinas.
Measured against its 1.7 million residents (2024 estimate), the area has 4.7 marinas per 100,000 people; the U.S. rate is 1.1, so Providence, RI-MA is 327.8% above the national figure. The average establishment here has 7.5 employees, compared with 8.7 nationally. Payroll per employee comes to $58,335, 13.8% above the national $51,257.
| Measure | Providence, RI-MA | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 80 | 64 | 3,739 |
| Mid-March employees | 600 | 451 | 32,549 |
| Annual payroll | $35,001,000 | $24,804,000 | $1,668,362,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 7.5 | 7.0 | 8.7 |
| Payroll per employee | $58,335 | $54,998 | $51,257 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 4.7 | 5.8 | 1.1 |
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.
Team sizes at marinas in Providence, RI-MA
Of the marinas in Providence, RI-MA that had employees in March 2023, 57.0% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 54.5%). 74.7% 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 | 45 | 57.0% | 54.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 14 | 17.7% | 22.7% |
| 10–19 employees | 13 | 16.5% | 14.0% |
| 20–49 employees | 7 | 8.9% | 6.6% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
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 marinas in Providence, RI-MA
Marinas take calls about slips, fuel, service and storage, often from boaters on the water. Staff are frequently on the docks. That holds for marinas in Providence, RI-MA as much as anywhere.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for marinas in Providence, RI-MA:
- A boater calls about fuel dock hours.
- A boater calls about service.
- A customer calls about winter storage.
What marinas text about
Marinas text service updates and slip assignments.
Because carriers require registration for business texting from local numbers, Callata files a 10DLC registration for a one-time $49; after approval, anyone on the team can reply from the business number.
What a phone system costs a marina in Providence, RI-MA
The average marina in Providence, RI-MA has 7.5 employees, so an 8-person team is a reasonable benchmark. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $199.60 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $240.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $159.00 a month for 8 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $972 less than RingCentral for a marina in Providence, RI-MA 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 | $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.
Local area codes for marinas in Providence, RI-MA
NANPA records place the exchanges of the area's named cities and towns in 3 area codes. 401 has the most, with 480 of 697 exchanges (69%). A local number lets boaters in Providence, RI-MA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | 480 | Eastern | 1947 | none |
| 508 | 129 | Eastern | 1988 | 774 |
| 774 | 88 | Eastern | 2001 | 508 |
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.
Setting up Callata for a marina in Providence, RI-MA
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 Providence, RI-MA 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 marinas are there in Providence, RI-MA?
Census County Business Patterns counted 80 marinas in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area in 2023. They employed 600 people in mid-March.
What does a business phone system cost for an 8-person marina?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 8 users cost $240.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $199.60 on Ooma Office Pro. On Callata, $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, the same team pays $159.00.
What area code should a marina in Providence, RI-MA use?
Area code 401 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places, followed by 508 and 774. If you already have a local number, you can port it to Callata for free.
Can an AI receptionist answer calls for a marina?
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.