Geographic numbers

012235 numbers in Cambridge

Numbers beginning 012235 are part of the Cambridge dialling area, whose area code is 01223. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 19 number ranges starting 012235, allocated to 3 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 47% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Cambridge
Area code 01223
Ofcom ranges
19
16 allocated
First allocated
1994
3 providers

Who were 012235 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • BT9 ranges
  • Virgin Media Limited5 ranges
  • Not allocated to a provider3 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)2 ranges

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012235.

Allocated · 16 Protected · 3

Allocations by year

19942013

What do these statuses mean?

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Each block below starts 012235. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 012235 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

012235 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01223 area code?

01223 is the UK dialling code for Cambridge. Calls from a 01223 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 012235 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012235 to BT, Virgin Media Limited, Vodafone Ltd (C&W). 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 012235 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01223 becomes +44 1223 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 012235 number?

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

Is a call from a 012235 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 012235 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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