01905 numbers in Worcester
01905 is the area code for Worcester. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 397 number ranges starting 01905, allocated to 108 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 10% of them.
Who were 01905 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider170 ranges
- BT40 ranges
- Sky UK Limited15 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)11 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited9 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited9 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited8 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited7 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited7 ranges
- Lumen Technologies UK Limited5 ranges
- GTT-EMEA LTD4 ranges
- Colt Technology Services4 ranges
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Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01905.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 01905. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01905 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.
01905 numbers: common questions
Who owns 01905 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01905 to BT, Sky UK 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 01905 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01905 becomes +44 1905 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01905 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01905 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 01905 number call you?
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