012266 numbers in Barnsley
Numbers beginning 012266 are part of the Barnsley dialling area, whose area code is 01226. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 73 number ranges starting 012266, allocated to 21 providers. The largest holder is Virgin Media Limited, with 23% of them.
Who were 012266 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider21 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited17 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited7 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited5 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)4 ranges
- BT3 ranges
- 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd1 range
- TELNYX UK LIMITED1 range
- DIDWW Ireland Limited1 range
- GCI Network Solutions Limited1 range
- Sky UK Limited1 range
- TGL Services (UK) Ltd1 range
+ 10 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012266.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 012266. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 012266 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.
012266 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01226 area code?
01226 is the UK dialling code for Barnsley. Calls from a 01226 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 012266 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012266 to Virgin Media Limited, Magrathea Telecommunications Limited, Gamma Telecom Holdings 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 012266 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 012266 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012266 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 012266 number call you?
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