01223 numbers in Cambridge
01223 is the area code for Cambridge. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 514 number ranges starting 01223, allocated to 85 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 35% of them.
Who were 01223 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT180 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider74 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited48 ranges
- Colt Technology Services23 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)18 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited13 ranges
- Sky UK Limited12 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited10 ranges
- Voxbone SA8 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited8 ranges
- Verizon UK Limited7 ranges
- Served Up Limited6 ranges
+ 74 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01223.
Allocations by year
Explore by the next digit
Each block below starts 01223. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01223 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.
01223 numbers: common questions
Who owns 01223 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01223 to BT, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, Colt Technology Services 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 01223 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01223 becomes +44 1223 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01223 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01223 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 01223 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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