012253 numbers in Bath
Numbers beginning 012253 are part of the Bath dialling area, whose area code is 01225. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 19 number ranges starting 012253, allocated to 8 providers. The largest holder is Virgin Media Limited, with 42% of them.
Who were 012253 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Virgin Media Limited8 ranges
- BT4 ranges
- Sky UK Limited2 ranges
- YayYay Limited1 range
- I.T Communications Limited1 range
- Internet of Things Limited1 range
- NFON UK Ltd1 range
- M247 Ltd1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012253.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 012253. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 012253 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.
012253 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01225 area code?
01225 is the UK dialling code for Bath. Calls from a 01225 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 012253 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012253 to Virgin Media Limited, BT, Sky 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 012253 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01225 becomes +44 1225 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 012253 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012253 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 012253 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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