Area codes starting 01388
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 604 number ranges starting 01388, allocated to 94 providers. The largest holder is GCI Network Solutions Limited, with 4% of them.
Who were 01388 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider392 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited23 ranges
- BT21 ranges
- Sky UK Limited11 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited9 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited8 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited7 ranges
- IOVOX Limited4 ranges
- Digital Space Group Limited4 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)3 ranges
- Minotaur Telecom Limited2 ranges
- Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd2 ranges
+ 83 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01388.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 01388. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01388 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.
01388 numbers: common questions
Who owns 01388 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01388 to GCI Network Solutions Limited, BT, Sky UK 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 01388 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01388 becomes +44 1388 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01388 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01388 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 01388 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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