Geographic numbers

015022 numbers in Lowestoft

Numbers beginning 015022 are part of the Lowestoft dialling area, whose area code is 01502. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 28 number ranges starting 015022, allocated to 9 providers. The largest holder is Virgin Media Limited, with 25% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Lowestoft
Area code 01502
Ofcom ranges
28
17 allocated
First allocated
2007
9 providers

Who were 015022 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider11 ranges
  • Virgin Media Limited7 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited3 ranges
  • Redcentric Solutions Limited1 range
  • (AQ) LIMITED1 range
  • Net-Work Internet Ltd1 range
  • Voiceflex Limited1 range
  • Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd1 range
  • VoIP-Un Limited1 range
  • Localphone Limited1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 015022.

Allocated · 17 Protected · 11

Allocations by year

20072015

What do these statuses mean?

Explore by the next digit

Each block below starts 015022. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 015022 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

015022 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01502 area code?

01502 is the UK dialling code for Lowestoft. Calls from a 01502 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 015022 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 015022 to Virgin Media Limited, TalkTalk Communications Limited, Redcentric 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 015022 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01502 becomes +44 1502 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 015022 number?

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

Is a call from a 015022 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 015022 number call you?

Check the full number to see if it belongs to a verified UK business and what other people have reported.

UK phone numbers explained → · Let us screen unknown callers →