01261 numbers in Banff
01261 is the area code for Banff. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 415 number ranges starting 01261, allocated to 87 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 2% of them.
Who were 01261 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider309 ranges
- BT7 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)6 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited3 ranges
- Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone)3 ranges
- IOVOX Limited2 ranges
- Fuse 2 Communications Ltd2 ranges
- Digital Space Group Limited2 ranges
- Sky UK Limited2 ranges
- Simwood eSMS Limited1 range
- TeleWare Group Limited1 range
- Redcentric Solutions Limited1 range
+ 76 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01261.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 01261. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01261 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.
01261 numbers: common questions
Who owns 01261 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01261 to BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W), TalkTalk Communications 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 01261 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01261 becomes +44 1261 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01261 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01261 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 01261 number call you?
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