01162 numbers in Leicester
Numbers beginning 01162 are part of the Leicester dialling area, whose area code is 0116. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 01162, allocated to 12 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 62% of them.
Who were 01162 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT62 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited16 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)10 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited2 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider2 ranges
- DRD Communications Limited1 range
- TalkTalk Communications Limited1 range
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range
- Colt Technology Services1 range
- Linear Telecoms Limited1 range
- Verizon UK Limited1 range
- Lumen Technologies UK Limited1 range
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Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01162.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 01162. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01162 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.
01162 numbers: common questions
Where is the 0116 area code?
0116 is the UK dialling code for Leicester. Calls from a 0116 number were made from a phone line issued for that area – although caller ID can be faked, so a local code is not proof the caller is local.
Who owns 01162 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01162 to BT, Virgin Media Limited, 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 01162 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0116 becomes +44 116 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01162 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01162 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 01162 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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