Geographic numbers

01563 numbers in Kilmarnock

01563 is the area code for Kilmarnock. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 388 number ranges starting 01563, allocated to 96 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 3% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Kilmarnock
0 area codes
Ofcom ranges
388
134 allocated
First allocated
1994
96 providers

Who were 01563 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider254 ranges
  • BT12 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)10 ranges
  • Magrathea Telecommunications Limited6 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited5 ranges
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited3 ranges
  • Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone)3 ranges
  • Digital Space Group Limited2 ranges
  • Fuse 2 Communications Ltd2 ranges
  • Served Up Limited2 ranges
  • Resilient Limited2 ranges
  • Mi Telecom Limited2 ranges

+ 85 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01563.

Protected · 244 Allocated · 134 Free · 9 Quarantined · 1

Allocations by year

19942026

What do these statuses mean?

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Each block below starts 01563. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 01563 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

01563 numbers: common questions

Who owns 01563 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01563 to BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W), Magrathea Telecommunications 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 01563 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01563 becomes +44 1563 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 01563 number?

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

Is a call from a 01563 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 01563 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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