Geographic numbers

01356 numbers in Brechin

01356 is the area code for Brechin. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 415 number ranges starting 01356, allocated to 82 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 2% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Brechin
0 area codes
Ofcom ranges
415
96 allocated
First allocated
1994
82 providers

Who were 01356 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider319 ranges
  • BT7 ranges
  • Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone)3 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)3 ranges
  • Digital Space Group Limited2 ranges
  • Fuse 2 Communications Ltd2 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited2 ranges
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited2 ranges
  • CFL Communications Ltd1 range
  • Sky UK Limited1 range
  • TeleWare Group Limited1 range
  • 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd1 range

+ 71 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01356.

Protected · 309 Allocated · 96 Free · 9 Quarantined · 1

Allocations by year

19942026

What do these statuses mean?

Explore by the next digit

Each block below starts 01356. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 01356 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.

The range holder isn’t necessarily the caller. Ofcom gives numbers to providers in blocks, and people and businesses can take their number with them when they switch. To find out who actually called, check the full number.
Questions

01356 numbers: common questions

Who owns 01356 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01356 to BT, Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone), 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 01356 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01356 becomes +44 1356 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 01356 number?

Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.

Is a call from a 01356 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 01356 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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