Geographic numbers

01449 numbers in Stowmarket

01449 is the area code for Stowmarket. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 388 number ranges starting 01449, allocated to 89 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 3% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Stowmarket
0 area codes
Ofcom ranges
388
118 allocated
First allocated
1994
89 providers

Who were 01449 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider270 ranges
  • BT12 ranges
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited11 ranges
  • Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone)4 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited3 ranges
  • Digital Space Group Limited2 ranges
  • Six Degrees Technology Group Limited2 ranges
  • Fuse 2 Communications Ltd2 ranges
  • Nodemax Limited1 range
  • KCOM Group Ltd1 range
  • INTELLIGENT EXCHANGES LIMITED1 range
  • Solutios Limited1 range

+ 78 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01449.

Protected · 265 Allocated · 118 Free · 4 Quarantined · 1

Allocations by year

19942026

What do these statuses mean?

Explore by the next digit

Each block below starts 01449. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 01449 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

01449 numbers: common questions

Who owns 01449 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01449 to BT, GCI Network Solutions Limited, Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) 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 01449 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01449 becomes +44 1449 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 01449 number?

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

Is a call from a 01449 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 01449 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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