012564 numbers in Basingstoke
Numbers beginning 012564 are part of the Basingstoke dialling area, whose area code is 01256. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 37 number ranges starting 012564, allocated to 7 providers. The largest holder is Virgin Media Limited, with 43% of them.
Who were 012564 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Virgin Media Limited16 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider6 ranges
- BT6 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited5 ranges
- KCOM Group Ltd1 range
- Bink Networks Ltd1 range
- Colt Technology Services1 range
- Twilio Ireland Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012564.
Allocations by year
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What a 012564 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.
012564 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01256 area code?
01256 is the UK dialling code for Basingstoke. Calls from a 01256 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 012564 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012564 to Virgin Media Limited, BT, GCI Network Solutions 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 012564 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01256 becomes +44 1256 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 012564 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012564 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 012564 number call you?
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