Geographic numbers

015937 numbers in Lybster

Numbers beginning 015937 are part of the Lybster dialling area, whose area code is 01593. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 19 number ranges starting 015937, allocated to 5 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 21% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Lybster
Area code 01593
Ofcom ranges
19
8 allocated
First allocated
1995
5 providers

Who were 015937 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider11 ranges
  • BT4 ranges
  • Flextel Limited1 range
  • Localphone Limited1 range
  • Net-Work Internet Ltd1 range
  • Magrathea Telecommunications Limited1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 015937.

Protected · 11 Allocated · 8

Allocations by year

19952007

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 015937 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

015937 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01593 area code?

01593 is the UK dialling code for Lybster. Calls from a 01593 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 015937 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 015937 to BT, Flextel Limited, Localphone 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 015937 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01593 becomes +44 1593 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 015937 number?

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

Is a call from a 015937 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 015937 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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