01279 numbers in Bishops Stortford
01279 is the area code for Bishops Stortford. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 379 number ranges starting 01279, allocated to 104 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 9% of them.
Who were 01279 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider160 ranges
- BT35 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)17 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited15 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited8 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited7 ranges
- Lumen Technologies UK Limited7 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited7 ranges
- Colt Technology Services5 ranges
- Sky UK Limited4 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited4 ranges
- Barritel Limited3 ranges
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Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01279.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 01279. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01279 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.
01279 numbers: common questions
Who owns 01279 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01279 to BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W), 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 01279 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01279 becomes +44 1279 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01279 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01279 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 01279 number call you?
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