Geographic numbers

012526 numbers in Aldershot

Numbers beginning 012526 are part of the Aldershot dialling area, whose area code is 01252. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 28 number ranges starting 012526, allocated to 4 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 36% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Aldershot
Area code 01252
Ofcom ranges
28
27 allocated
First allocated
1994
4 providers

Who were 012526 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • BT10 ranges
  • GTT-EMEA LTD10 ranges
  • Virgin Media Limited6 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
  • Not allocated to a provider1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012526.

Allocated · 27 Protected · 1

Allocations by year

19942021

What do these statuses mean?

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Each block below starts 012526. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 012526 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

012526 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01252 area code?

01252 is the UK dialling code for Aldershot. Calls from a 01252 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 012526 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012526 to BT, GTT-EMEA LTD, Virgin Media 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 012526 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01252 becomes +44 1252 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 012526 number?

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

Is a call from a 012526 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 012526 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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