Geographic numbers

01446 numbers in Barry

01446 is the area code for Barry. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 469 number ranges starting 01446, allocated to 94 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 3% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Barry
0 area codes
Ofcom ranges
469
155 allocated
First allocated
1994
94 providers

Who were 01446 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider314 ranges
  • BT15 ranges
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited12 ranges
  • Virgin Media Limited9 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)9 ranges
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited9 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited6 ranges
  • Datazero Ltd2 ranges
  • Voxbone SA2 ranges
  • Colt Technology Services2 ranges
  • IOVOX Limited2 ranges
  • Digital Space Group Limited2 ranges

+ 83 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01446.

Protected · 286 Allocated · 155 Free · 27 Quarantined · 1

Allocations by year

19942026

What do these statuses mean?

Explore by the next digit

Each block below starts 01446. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 01446 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

01446 numbers: common questions

Who owns 01446 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01446 to BT, GCI Network Solutions Limited, Virgin Media 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 01446 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01446 becomes +44 1446 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 01446 number?

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

Is a call from a 01446 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 01446 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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