Geographic numbers

012853 numbers in Cirencester

Numbers beginning 012853 are part of the Cirencester dialling area, whose area code is 01285. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 73 number ranges starting 012853, allocated to 56 providers. The largest holder is Digital Space Group Limited, with 3% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Cirencester
Area code 01285
Ofcom ranges
73
57 allocated
First allocated
2007
56 providers

Who were 012853 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider16 ranges
  • Digital Space Group Limited2 ranges
  • Calltracks Limited1 range
  • Invosys Limited1 range
  • Nodemax Limited1 range
  • Ziron Limited1 range
  • Invade International Ltd1 range
  • Voxbone SA1 range
  • Windsor Telecom Limited1 range
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited1 range
  • Bicom Systems EURL1 range

+ 45 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012853.

Allocated · 57 Protected · 15 Quarantined · 1

Allocations by year

20072026

What do these statuses mean?

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Each block below starts 012853. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 012853 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

012853 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01285 area code?

01285 is the UK dialling code for Cirencester. Calls from a 01285 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 012853 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012853 to Digital Space Group Limited, Calltracks Limited, Invosys 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 012853 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01285 becomes +44 1285 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 012853 number?

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

Is a call from a 012853 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 012853 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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