Geographic numbers

01543 numbers in Cannock

01543 is the area code for Cannock. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 469 number ranges starting 01543, allocated to 100 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 6% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Cannock
0 area codes
Ofcom ranges
469
200 allocated
First allocated
1994
100 providers

Who were 01543 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider269 ranges
  • BT29 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)19 ranges
  • Virgin Media Limited12 ranges
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited10 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited9 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited8 ranges
  • Daisy Communications Ltd5 ranges
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited4 ranges
  • Colt Technology Services3 ranges
  • Resilient Limited3 ranges
  • DRD Communications Limited2 ranges

+ 89 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01543.

Protected · 263 Allocated · 200 Free · 4 Quarantined · 2

Allocations by year

19942026

What do these statuses mean?

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Each block below starts 01543. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 01543 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

01543 numbers: common questions

Who owns 01543 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01543 to BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W), 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 01543 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01543 becomes +44 1543 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 01543 number?

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

Is a call from a 01543 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 01543 number call you?

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