01268 numbers in Basildon
01268 is the area code for Basildon. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 451 number ranges starting 01268, allocated to 105 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 23% of them.
Who were 01268 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider151 ranges
- BT104 ranges
- Sky UK Limited25 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited18 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited10 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited10 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited7 ranges
- Colt Technology Services5 ranges
- Lumen Technologies UK Limited5 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited4 ranges
- Served Up Limited3 ranges
- Digital Space Group Limited3 ranges
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Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01268.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 01268. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01268 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.
01268 numbers: common questions
Who owns 01268 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01268 to BT, Sky UK Limited, Gamma Telecom Holdings 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 01268 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01268 becomes +44 1268 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01268 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01268 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 01268 number call you?
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