Geographic numbers

01576 numbers in Lockerbie

01576 is the area code for Lockerbie. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 451 number ranges starting 01576, allocated to 84 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 2% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Lockerbie
0 area codes
Ofcom ranges
451
94 allocated
First allocated
1994
84 providers

Who were 01576 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider357 ranges
  • BT7 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)2 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited2 ranges
  • Fuse 2 Communications Ltd2 ranges
  • Digital Space Group Limited2 ranges
  • Zapappi Ltd1 range
  • VoIP-Un Limited1 range
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited1 range
  • Voxbone SA1 range
  • IOVOX Limited1 range
  • Hello Telecom (UK) Limited1 range

+ 73 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01576.

Protected · 351 Allocated · 94 Free · 5 Quarantined · 1

Allocations by year

19942026

What do these statuses mean?

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Each block below starts 01576. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 01576 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

01576 numbers: common questions

Who owns 01576 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01576 to BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W), TalkTalk Communications 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 01576 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01576 becomes +44 1576 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 01576 number?

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

Is a call from a 01576 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 01576 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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