01164 numbers in Leicester
Numbers beginning 01164 are part of the Leicester dialling area, whose area code is 0116. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 01164, allocated to 64 providers. The largest holder is Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, with 6% of them.
Who were 01164 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider25 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited6 ranges
- Sky UK Limited2 ranges
- IOVOX Limited2 ranges
- Fuse 2 Communications Ltd2 ranges
- Datazero Ltd2 ranges
- Cloudcall Limited2 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited2 ranges
- Dial 9 Communications Limited1 range
- Windsor Telecom Limited1 range
- Zapappi Ltd1 range
- Atomstream Limited1 range
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Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01164.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 01164. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01164 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.
01164 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 01164 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01164 to Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, Sky UK Limited, IOVOX 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 01164 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 01164 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01164 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 01164 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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