01226 numbers in Barnsley
01226 is the area code for Barnsley. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 532 number ranges starting 01226, allocated to 103 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 17% of them.
Who were 01226 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider202 ranges
- BT88 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited29 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)24 ranges
- Sky UK Limited20 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited15 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited15 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited12 ranges
- GTT-EMEA LTD10 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited7 ranges
- Barritel Limited7 ranges
- Colt Technology Services3 ranges
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Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01226.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 01226. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01226 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.
01226 numbers: common questions
Who owns 01226 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01226 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 01226 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01226 becomes +44 1226 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01226 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01226 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 01226 number call you?
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