Geographic numbers

012689 numbers in Basildon

Numbers beginning 012689 are part of the Basildon dialling area, whose area code is 01268. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 91 number ranges starting 012689, allocated to 62 providers. The largest holder is Sky UK Limited, with 11% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Basildon
Area code 01268
Ofcom ranges
91
82 allocated
First allocated
2006
62 providers

Who were 012689 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Sky UK Limited10 ranges
  • Not allocated to a provider9 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited7 ranges
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited4 ranges
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited2 ranges
  • Digital Space Group Limited2 ranges
  • Internet of Things Limited1 range
  • CFL Communications Ltd1 range
  • Voiceflex Limited1 range
  • VoiceHost Limited1 range
  • VoIP-Un Limited1 range
  • Media Hawk Ltd1 range

+ 51 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012689.

Allocated · 82 Protected · 8 Quarantined · 1

Allocations by year

20062026

What do these statuses mean?

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Each block below starts 012689. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 012689 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

012689 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01268 area code?

01268 is the UK dialling code for Basildon. Calls from a 01268 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 012689 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012689 to Sky UK Limited, TalkTalk Communications 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 012689 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 012689 number?

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

Is a call from a 012689 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 012689 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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