016259 numbers in Macclesfield
Numbers beginning 016259 are part of the Macclesfield dialling area, whose area code is 01625. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 91 number ranges starting 016259, allocated to 20 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 5% of them.
Who were 016259 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider64 ranges
- BT5 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited4 ranges
- Lanonyx Telecom Limited1 range
- KCOM Group Ltd1 range
- Fuse 2 Communications Ltd1 range
- Bink Networks Ltd1 range
- Redwood Technologies Ltd1 range
- Sky UK Limited1 range
- VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD1 range
- INTELLIGENT EXCHANGES LIMITED1 range
- Voxbone SA1 range
+ 9 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 016259.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 016259. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 016259 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.
016259 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01625 area code?
01625 is the UK dialling code for Macclesfield. Calls from a 01625 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 016259 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 016259 to BT, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, Lanonyx Telecom 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 016259 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01625 becomes +44 1625 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 016259 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 016259 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 016259 number call you?
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