01316 numbers in Edinburgh
Numbers beginning 01316 are part of the Edinburgh dialling area, whose area code is 0131. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 01316, allocated to 36 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 21% of them.
Who were 01316 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider37 ranges
- BT21 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited6 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited2 ranges
- Verizon UK Limited2 ranges
- Commi Holdings Limited1 range
- Orbtalk Limited1 range
- YayYay Limited1 range
- WAVECREST NETWORKS LIMITED1 range
- Invoco Ltd1 range
- Digitech Solutions Global Limited1 range
- Orange Business Holdings UK Limited1 range
+ 25 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01316.
Allocations by year
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What a 01316 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.
01316 numbers: common questions
Where is the 0131 area code?
0131 is the UK dialling code for Edinburgh. Calls from a 0131 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 01316 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01316 to BT, Virgin Media Limited, GCI Network Solutions 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 01316 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0131 becomes +44 131 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01316 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01316 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 01316 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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