Geographic numbers

012897 numbers in Berwick-upon-Tweed

Numbers beginning 012897 are part of the Berwick-upon-Tweed dialling area, whose area code is 01289. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 55 number ranges starting 012897, allocated to 44 providers. The largest holder is Fuse 2 Communications Ltd, with 4% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Area code 01289
Ofcom ranges
55
46 allocated
First allocated
2009
44 providers

Who were 012897 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider9 ranges
  • Fuse 2 Communications Ltd2 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited2 ranges
  • Redwood Technologies Ltd1 range
  • Vectone Mobile Limited1 range
  • Suretec Systems Ltd1 range
  • BT1 range
  • M247 Ltd1 range
  • CFL Communications Ltd1 range
  • I.T Communications Limited1 range
  • Telephone Box Limited1 range
  • INFERNO COMMUNICATIONS LTD1 range

+ 33 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012897.

Allocated · 46 Protected · 5 Free · 4

Allocations by year

20092026

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 012897 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

012897 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01289 area code?

01289 is the UK dialling code for Berwick-upon-Tweed. Calls from a 01289 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 012897 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012897 to Fuse 2 Communications Ltd, Sky UK Limited, Redwood Technologies 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 012897 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01289 becomes +44 1289 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 012897 number?

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

Is a call from a 012897 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 012897 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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