Geographic numbers

01228 numbers in Carlisle

01228 is the area code for Carlisle. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 460 number ranges starting 01228, allocated to 111 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 5% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Carlisle
0 area codes
Ofcom ranges
460
200 allocated
First allocated
1994
111 providers

Who were 01228 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider260 ranges
  • BT23 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)22 ranges
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited16 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited7 ranges
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited6 ranges
  • Magrathea Telecommunications Limited6 ranges
  • Digital Space Group Limited3 ranges
  • Colt Technology Services3 ranges
  • Fuse 2 Communications Ltd2 ranges
  • Digitech Solutions Global Limited2 ranges
  • Resilient Limited2 ranges

+ 100 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01228.

Protected · 250 Allocated · 200 Free · 9 Quarantined · 1

Allocations by year

19942026

What do these statuses mean?

Explore by the next digit

Each block below starts 01228. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 01228 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

01228 numbers: common questions

Who owns 01228 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01228 to BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W), 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 01228 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01228 becomes +44 1228 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 01228 number?

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

Is a call from a 01228 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 01228 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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