015987 numbers in Lynton
Numbers beginning 015987 are part of the Lynton dialling area, whose area code is 01598. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 28 number ranges starting 015987, allocated to 5 providers. The largest holder is Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, with 29% of them.
Who were 015987 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider13 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited8 ranges
- BT4 ranges
- Flextel Limited1 range
- Linear Telecoms Limited1 range
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 015987.
Allocations by year
Explore by the next digit
Each block below starts 015987. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 015987 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.
015987 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01598 area code?
01598 is the UK dialling code for Lynton. Calls from a 01598 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 015987 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 015987 to Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, BT, Flextel 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 015987 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01598 becomes +44 1598 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 015987 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 015987 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 015987 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 →