Geographic numbers

01869 numbers in Bicester

01869 is the area code for Bicester. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 397 number ranges starting 01869, allocated to 103 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 3% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Bicester
0 area codes
Ofcom ranges
397
156 allocated
First allocated
1994
103 providers

Who were 01869 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider241 ranges
  • BT13 ranges
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited11 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)8 ranges
  • Magrathea Telecommunications Limited6 ranges
  • Virgin Media Limited5 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited4 ranges
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited3 ranges
  • Resilient Limited2 ranges
  • Colt Technology Services2 ranges
  • Fuse 2 Communications Ltd2 ranges
  • GTT-EMEA LTD2 ranges

+ 92 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01869.

Protected · 237 Allocated · 156 Free · 3 Quarantined · 1

Allocations by year

19942026

What do these statuses mean?

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Each block below starts 01869. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 01869 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

01869 numbers: common questions

Who owns 01869 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01869 to BT, Gamma Telecom Holdings 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 01869 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01869 becomes +44 1869 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 01869 number?

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

Is a call from a 01869 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 01869 number call you?

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