Geographic numbers

01664 numbers in Melton Mowbray

01664 is the area code for Melton Mowbray. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 379 number ranges starting 01664, allocated to 88 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 4% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Melton Mowbray
0 area codes
Ofcom ranges
379
132 allocated
First allocated
1994
88 providers

Who were 01664 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider247 ranges
  • BT16 ranges
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited8 ranges
  • Magrathea Telecommunications Limited6 ranges
  • Virgin Media Limited5 ranges
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited4 ranges
  • GTT-EMEA LTD4 ranges
  • Barritel Limited3 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited3 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)2 ranges
  • Served Up Limited2 ranges
  • Fuse 2 Communications Ltd2 ranges

+ 77 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01664.

Protected · 239 Allocated · 132 Free · 6 Quarantined · 2

Allocations by year

19942026

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 01664 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

01664 numbers: common questions

Who owns 01664 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01664 to BT, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, Magrathea Telecommunications 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 01664 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01664 becomes +44 1664 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 01664 number?

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

Is a call from a 01664 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 01664 number call you?

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