0116 area code: Leicester
0116 is the area code for Leicester. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 1,000 number ranges starting 0116, allocated to 136 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 6% of them.
Who were 0116 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider732 ranges
- BT64 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited19 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)15 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited14 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited6 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited5 ranges
- Sky UK Limited4 ranges
- Digital Space Group Limited3 ranges
- Cloudcall Limited2 ranges
- Alphatalk Limited2 ranges
- Datazero Ltd2 ranges
+ 125 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0116.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 0116. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 0116 number tells you
What it is
Ordinary landline numbers tied to a place. The area code tells you which dialling area the number was issued for – 0161 is Manchester, 020 is London, 01388 is Bishop Auckland.
What it costs
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Watch out for
A local-looking number feels familiar, which is exactly why scammers spoof them. A local area code is not proof the caller is local.
0116 numbers: common questions
Where is the 0116 area code?
0116 is the UK dialling code for Leicester. Calls from a 0116 number were made from a phone line issued for that area – although caller ID can be faked, so a local code is not proof the caller is local.
Who owns 0116 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0116 to BT, Virgin Media Limited, Vodafone Ltd (C&W) and others. Numbers can be moved between providers, so this shows who the range was originally given to – not who is using a particular number today.
How do I call a 0116 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0116 becomes +44 116 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0116 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 0116 number a scam?
A local-looking number feels familiar, which is exactly why scammers spoof them. A local area code is not proof the caller is local. Check the full number on Who’s Calling to see if it belongs to a verified business and what other people have reported.
Did a 0116 number call you?
Check the full number to see if it belongs to a verified UK business and what other people have reported.
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