012279 numbers in Canterbury
Numbers beginning 012279 are part of the Canterbury dialling area, whose area code is 01227. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 91 number ranges starting 012279, allocated to 29 providers. The largest holder is Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, with 16% of them.
Who were 012279 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider39 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited15 ranges
- Sky UK Limited5 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited3 ranges
- Colt Technology Services2 ranges
- BT2 ranges
- Voxbone SA2 ranges
- Kalnet4U Ltd1 range
- SiPalto Ltd1 range
- Entanet International Ltd1 range
- EG TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED1 range
- EVE CONNECT LTD1 range
+ 18 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012279.
Allocations by year
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What a 012279 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.
012279 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01227 area code?
01227 is the UK dialling code for Canterbury. Calls from a 01227 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 012279 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012279 to Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, Sky UK Limited, TalkTalk Communications 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 012279 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01227 becomes +44 1227 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 012279 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012279 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 012279 number call you?
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