CallataGuidesGet a local business phone number in Keene, NH
Keene's area code, prefixes and carriers from NANPA records, and how to put a Keene number in front of your customers.
- Area code
- 603
- Exchanges
- 17NANPA-assigned
- Carriers
- 10
- Population
- 23,036Census 2024 est.
Area codes in Keene
Keene, in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, had a Census-estimated population of 23,036 in July 2024. All 17 exchanges NANPA lists for its rate center are in area code 603. Keene is in the Eastern time zone.
According to NANPA's dialing-plan data, local calls within 603 are dialed as ten digits (area code plus number) and toll calls as ten digits (area code plus number).
| Area code | Exchanges here | Share | In service since | Overlay with | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 603 | 17 | 100% | 1947 | none | Eastern |
Source: NANPA utilized central office code file and NPA report, dated 10/01/2026.
Phone carriers in Keene
10 carriers hold the 17 exchanges assigned to Keene's rate center. Consolidated Comm of No. New England-nh has the most, with 4. 15 of them are pooled codes, which the holder shares with other carriers in blocks of 1,000 numbers. The table counts codes by the operating company NANPA assigned them to, not by who serves each number today.
| Carrier (NANPA operating company) | Exchanges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Comm of No. New England-nh | 4 | 24% |
| Paetec Itel, LLC | 3 | 18% |
| United States Cellular - NH | 2 | 12% |
| Bell Atlantic Mobile, INC | 2 | 12% |
| Mcimetro Access Transmission Services LLC - NH | 1 | 5.9% |
| Fidium Enterprise Services, LLC | 1 | 5.9% |
| Level 3 Communications, LLC - NH | 1 | 5.9% |
| Freedom Ring Communications, LLC | 1 | 5.9% |
| Centurylink Communications, LLC | 1 | 5.9% |
| Omnipoint Miami E License, LLC | 1 | 5.9% |
Carrier names are the operating company (OCN) names on NANPA's utilized central office code file dated 10/01/2026. A carrier holding a code may port numbers to other carriers.
Local prefixes for Keene
A prefix (NXX) is the three digits after the area code. Numbers starting with these prefixes are rated as local to Keene. The earliest assignment date recorded in the file for these codes is 2016. None were assigned in 2020 or later.
| Area code | Prefixes (NXX) |
|---|---|
| 603 | 209, 283, 313, 338, 352, 354, 355, 357, 358, 439, 499, 719, 757, 762, 803, 852, 903 |
Source: NANPA utilized central office code file.
How local numbers work in Keene
What a caller sees as "local" is the area code plus prefix. In Keene, those come from the KEENE rate center, as recorded by NANPA.
New local numbers are drawn from carrier inventory, so the exact 603 numbers available change over time; porting an existing number is free.
Who does business near Keene
Keene is part of the Keene, NH micropolitan area, home to 78,078 people in 2024. County Business Patterns counted 2,001 business establishments in the Keene, NH micropolitan area in 2023, employing 27,755 people. The largest sectors by establishment count are retail trade (331), construction (309), and other services (except public administration) (211).
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 60 | 1,101 | 18.4 |
| Landscaping services | 52 | 185 | 3.6 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 43 | 723 | 16.8 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 38 | — | — |
| Residential remodelers | 38 | 219 | 5.8 |
| General automotive repair shops | 37 | 196 | 5.3 |
| Electrical contractors | 36 | 148 | 4.1 |
| Dental offices | 29 | 306 | 10.6 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Setting up a Keene business line
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in Keene 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.
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in the Keene, NH micropolitan area, 14 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $420.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $349.30, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. Callata comes to $279.00 a month for 14 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $279.00 | $3,348.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $266.00 | $3,192.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $322.00 | $3,864.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $349.30 | $4,191.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $378.00 | $4,536.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $420.00 | $5,040.00 |
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.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Keene, NH?
603. All exchanges NANPA lists for Keene are in 603.
How many phone companies have exchanges in Keene?
10, holding 17 exchanges between them, according to NANPA's 10/01/2026 file.
Can I keep my existing Keene business number?
Yes. Porting an existing number to Callata is free. Texting from it starts after carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee.
How much is a business phone line in Keene?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, with up to 3 local numbers; 14 users come to $279.00 a month. For comparison, 14 users on RingCentral RingEX Core list at $420.00 a month (checked September 28, 2026).