01256 numbers in Basingstoke
01256 is the area code for Basingstoke. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 415 number ranges starting 01256, allocated to 110 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 12% of them.
Who were 01256 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider145 ranges
- BT48 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited18 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited17 ranges
- Sky UK Limited15 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)15 ranges
- GTT-EMEA LTD10 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited8 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited7 ranges
- Colt Technology Services6 ranges
- Six Degrees Technology Group Limited5 ranges
- Voxbone SA4 ranges
+ 99 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01256.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 01256. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01256 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.
01256 numbers: common questions
Who owns 01256 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01256 to BT, Virgin Media Limited, Gamma Telecom Holdings 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 01256 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01256 becomes +44 1256 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01256 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01256 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 01256 number call you?
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