Geographic numbers

01293 numbers in Crawley

01293 is the area code for Crawley. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 424 number ranges starting 01293, allocated to 109 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 11% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Crawley
0 area codes
Ofcom ranges
424
253 allocated
First allocated
1994
109 providers

Who were 01293 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider171 ranges
  • BT46 ranges
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited26 ranges
  • Virgin Media Limited12 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited11 ranges
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited10 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)10 ranges
  • Magrathea Telecommunications Limited9 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited7 ranges
  • Lumen Technologies UK Limited5 ranges
  • Colt Technology Services4 ranges
  • Media Hawk Ltd3 ranges

+ 98 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01293.

Allocated · 253 Protected · 164 Free · 6 Quarantined · 1

Allocations by year

19942026

What do these statuses mean?

Explore by the next digit

Each block below starts 01293. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 01293 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

01293 numbers: common questions

Who owns 01293 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01293 to BT, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, Virgin Media 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 01293 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01293 becomes +44 1293 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 01293 number?

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

Is a call from a 01293 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 01293 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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