Geographic numbers

012966 numbers in Aylesbury

Numbers beginning 012966 are part of the Aylesbury dialling area, whose area code is 01296. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 19 number ranges starting 012966, allocated to 2 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 47% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Aylesbury
Area code 01296
Ofcom ranges
19
12 allocated
First allocated
1994
2 providers

Who were 012966 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • BT9 ranges
  • Not allocated to a provider7 ranges
  • Daisy Communications Ltd3 ranges

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012966.

Allocated · 12 Protected · 7

Allocations by year

19942011

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 012966 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

012966 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01296 area code?

01296 is the UK dialling code for Aylesbury. Calls from a 01296 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 012966 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012966 to BT, Daisy Communications Ltd. 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 012966 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01296 becomes +44 1296 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 012966 number?

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

Is a call from a 012966 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 012966 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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