Geographic numbers

012569 numbers in Basingstoke

Numbers beginning 012569 are part of the Basingstoke dialling area, whose area code is 01256. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 73 number ranges starting 012569, allocated to 24 providers. The largest holder is Vodafone Ltd (C&W), with 11% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Basingstoke
Area code 01256
Ofcom ranges
73
35 allocated
First allocated
2005
24 providers

Who were 012569 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider38 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)8 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited4 ranges
  • Datazero Ltd2 ranges
  • Invosys Limited1 range
  • Kalnet4U Ltd1 range
  • INTELLIGENT EXCHANGES LIMITED1 range
  • Liquid 11 Limited1 range
  • Reality Network Services Limited1 range
  • Colt Technology Services1 range
  • YayYay Limited1 range
  • Content Guru Limited1 range

+ 13 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012569.

Protected · 37 Allocated · 35 Quarantined · 1

Allocations by year

20052026

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 012569 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

012569 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 012569 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012569 to Vodafone Ltd (C&W), Sky UK Limited, Datazero Ltd 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 012569 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 012569 number?

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

Is a call from a 012569 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 012569 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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