01253 numbers in Blackpool
01253 is the area code for Blackpool. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 505 number ranges starting 01253, allocated to 82 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 21% of them.
Who were 01253 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider216 ranges
- BT104 ranges
- Sky UK Limited28 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited18 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)13 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited12 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited7 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited6 ranges
- TGL Services (UK) Ltd5 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited5 ranges
- Colt Technology Services5 ranges
- IOVOX Limited3 ranges
+ 71 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01253.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 01253. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01253 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.
01253 numbers: common questions
Who owns 01253 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01253 to BT, Sky UK Limited, TalkTalk Communications Limited 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 01253 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01253 becomes +44 1253 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01253 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01253 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 01253 number call you?
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