01772 numbers in Preston
01772 is the area code for Preston. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 532 number ranges starting 01772, allocated to 83 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 39% of them.
Who were 01772 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT205 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider108 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited29 ranges
- Sky UK Limited27 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited18 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)17 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited9 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited8 ranges
- Colt Technology Services7 ranges
- TGL Services (UK) Ltd6 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited6 ranges
- Lumen Technologies UK Limited4 ranges
+ 72 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01772.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 01772. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01772 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.
01772 numbers: common questions
Who owns 01772 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01772 to BT, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, Sky UK 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 01772 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01772 becomes +44 1772 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01772 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01772 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 01772 number call you?
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