01691 numbers in Oswestry
01691 is the area code for Oswestry. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 379 number ranges starting 01691, allocated to 88 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 6% of them.
Who were 01691 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider243 ranges
- BT22 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited7 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited5 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited4 ranges
- Sky UK Limited4 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)3 ranges
- Barritel Limited3 ranges
- Digital Space Group Limited2 ranges
- Six Degrees Technology Group Limited2 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited2 ranges
- Colt Technology Services2 ranges
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Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01691.
Allocations by year
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What a 01691 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.
01691 numbers: common questions
Who owns 01691 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01691 to BT, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, 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 01691 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01691 becomes +44 1691 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01691 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01691 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 01691 number call you?
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