Geographic numbers

01768 numbers in Penrith

01768 is the area code for Penrith. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 847 number ranges starting 01768, allocated to 88 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 3% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Penrith
0 area codes
Ofcom ranges
847
289 allocated
First allocated
1994
88 providers

Who were 01768 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider558 ranges
  • BT27 ranges
  • IOVOX Limited17 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)16 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited12 ranges
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited12 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited8 ranges
  • Digital Space Group Limited6 ranges
  • Magrathea Telecommunications Limited6 ranges
  • Fuse 2 Communications Ltd5 ranges
  • Invosys Limited5 ranges
  • INTELLIGENT EXCHANGES LIMITED4 ranges

+ 77 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01768.

Protected · 534 Allocated · 289 Free · 23 Quarantined · 1

Allocations by year

19942026

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 01768 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

01768 numbers: common questions

Who owns 01768 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01768 to BT, IOVOX Limited, Vodafone Ltd (C&W) 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 01768 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01768 becomes +44 1768 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 01768 number?

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

Is a call from a 01768 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 01768 number call you?

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