Geographic numbers

01226 numbers in Barnsley

01226 is the area code for Barnsley. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 532 number ranges starting 01226, allocated to 103 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 17% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Barnsley
0 area codes
Ofcom ranges
532
330 allocated
First allocated
1994
103 providers

Who were 01226 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider202 ranges
  • BT88 ranges
  • Virgin Media Limited29 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)24 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited20 ranges
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited15 ranges
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited15 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited12 ranges
  • GTT-EMEA LTD10 ranges
  • Magrathea Telecommunications Limited7 ranges
  • Barritel Limited7 ranges
  • Colt Technology Services3 ranges

+ 92 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01226.

Allocated · 330 Protected · 189 Quarantined · 7 Free · 6

Allocations by year

19942026

What do these statuses mean?

Explore by the next digit

Each block below starts 01226. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 01226 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

01226 numbers: common questions

Who owns 01226 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01226 to BT, Virgin Media Limited, Vodafone Ltd (C&W) 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 01226 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01226 becomes +44 1226 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 01226 number?

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

Is a call from a 01226 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 01226 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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