Geographic numbers

012288 numbers in Carlisle

Numbers beginning 012288 are part of the Carlisle dialling area, whose area code is 01228. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 28 number ranges starting 012288, allocated to 7 providers. The largest holder is Magrathea Telecommunications Limited, with 21% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Carlisle
Area code 01228
Ofcom ranges
28
14 allocated
First allocated
1994
7 providers

Who were 012288 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider14 ranges
  • Magrathea Telecommunications Limited6 ranges
  • BT3 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
  • AQL Wholesale Ltd1 range
  • TGL Services (UK) Ltd1 range
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited1 range
  • Syntec Limited1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012288.

Protected · 14 Allocated · 14

Allocations by year

19942017

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 012288 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

012288 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01228 area code?

01228 is the UK dialling code for Carlisle. Calls from a 01228 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 012288 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012288 to Magrathea Telecommunications Limited, BT, 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 012288 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 012288 number?

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

Is a call from a 012288 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 012288 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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