01163 numbers in Leicester
Numbers beginning 01163 are part of the Leicester dialling area, whose area code is 0116. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 01163, allocated to 67 providers. The largest holder is Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, with 4% of them.
Who were 01163 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider21 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited4 ranges
- Digital Space Group Limited3 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited3 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)3 ranges
- Alphatalk Limited2 ranges
- Sky UK Limited2 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited2 ranges
- Six Degrees Technology Group Limited1 range
- ETC Telecom Limited1 range
- Dynamic Mobile Billing Limited1 range
- Digital Mail Limited1 range
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Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01163.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 01163. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01163 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.
01163 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 01163 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01163 to Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, Digital Space Group Limited, GCI Network Solutions 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 01163 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 01163 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01163 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 01163 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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