01512 numbers in Liverpool
Numbers beginning 01512 are part of the Liverpool dialling area, whose area code is 0151. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 01512, allocated to 29 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 34% of them.
Who were 01512 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT34 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited23 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)7 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider7 ranges
- Sky UK Limited2 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited2 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited2 ranges
- Linear Telecoms Limited1 range
- Six Degrees Technology Group Limited1 range
- Internet of Things Limited1 range
- Resilient Limited1 range
- Voiceflex Limited1 range
+ 18 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01512.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 01512. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01512 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.
01512 numbers: common questions
Where is the 0151 area code?
0151 is the UK dialling code for Liverpool. Calls from a 0151 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 01512 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01512 to BT, Virgin Media Limited, Vodafone Ltd (C&W) 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 01512 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0151 becomes +44 151 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01512 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01512 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 01512 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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