Geographic numbers

016657 numbers in Alnwick

Numbers beginning 016657 are part of the Alnwick dialling area, whose area code is 01665. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 55 number ranges starting 016657, allocated to 11 providers. The largest holder is GCI Network Solutions Limited, with 18% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Alnwick
Area code 01665
Ofcom ranges
55
22 allocated
First allocated
1994
11 providers

Who were 016657 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider33 ranges
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited10 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited2 ranges
  • BT2 ranges
  • Spitfire Network Services Limited1 range
  • Flextel Limited1 range
  • Six Degrees Technology Group Limited1 range
  • Barritel Limited1 range
  • Sky UK Limited1 range
  • SiPalto Ltd1 range
  • ICUK Computing Services Limited1 range
  • Bink Networks Ltd1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 016657.

Protected · 27 Allocated · 22 Free · 6

Allocations by year

19942024

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 016657 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

016657 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01665 area code?

01665 is the UK dialling code for Alnwick. Calls from a 01665 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 016657 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 016657 to GCI Network Solutions Limited, TalkTalk Communications Limited, BT 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 016657 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01665 becomes +44 1665 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 016657 number?

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

Is a call from a 016657 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 016657 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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