Geographic numbers

016953 numbers in Skelmersdale

Numbers beginning 016953 are part of the Skelmersdale dialling area, whose area code is 01695. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 91 number ranges starting 016953, allocated to 69 providers. The largest holder is Sky UK Limited, with 9% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Skelmersdale
Area code 01695
Ofcom ranges
91
77 allocated
First allocated
2007
69 providers

Who were 016953 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider14 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited8 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited2 ranges
  • I.T Communications Limited1 range
  • INTELLIGENT EXCHANGES LIMITED1 range
  • Ziron Limited1 range
  • Digital Space Group Limited1 range
  • XoverX Ltd1 range
  • Atomstream Limited1 range
  • Barritec Limited1 range
  • AQL Wholesale Ltd1 range
  • IP Voice Networks Ltd1 range

+ 58 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 016953.

Allocated · 77 Protected · 13 Quarantined · 1

Allocations by year

20072026

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 016953 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

016953 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01695 area code?

01695 is the UK dialling code for Skelmersdale. Calls from a 01695 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 016953 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 016953 to Sky UK Limited, TalkTalk Communications Limited, I.T Communications 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 016953 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01695 becomes +44 1695 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 016953 number?

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

Is a call from a 016953 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 016953 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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