Geographic numbers

012237 numbers in Cambridge

Numbers beginning 012237 are part of the Cambridge dialling area, whose area code is 01223. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 55 number ranges starting 012237, allocated to 30 providers. The largest holder is Colt Technology Services, with 15% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Cambridge
Area code 01223
Ofcom ranges
55
55 allocated
First allocated
1994
30 providers

Who were 012237 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Colt Technology Services8 ranges
  • BT7 ranges
  • Lumen Technologies UK Limited5 ranges
  • Virgin Media Limited4 ranges
  • Daisy Communications Ltd3 ranges
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited3 ranges
  • AQL Wholesale Ltd2 ranges
  • Syntec Limited1 range
  • Orange Business Holdings UK Limited1 range
  • Kalnet4U Ltd1 range
  • TelNG Limited1 range
  • Media Hawk Ltd1 range

+ 18 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012237.

Allocated · 55

Allocations by year

19942024

What do these statuses mean?

Explore by the next digit

Each block below starts 012237. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 012237 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

012237 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 012237 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012237 to Colt Technology Services, BT, Lumen Technologies UK 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 012237 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 012237 number?

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

Is a call from a 012237 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 012237 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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