01916 numbers in Tyneside
Numbers beginning 01916 are part of the Tyneside dialling area, whose area code is 0191. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 01916, allocated to 65 providers. The largest holder is Sky UK Limited, with 6% of them.
Who were 01916 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider20 ranges
- Sky UK Limited6 ranges
- BT3 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)3 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited3 ranges
- Datazero Ltd3 ranges
- YayYay Limited2 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited2 ranges
- Liquid 11 Limited1 range
- Verizon UK Limited1 range
- Telappliant Limited1 range
- 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd1 range
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Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01916.
Allocations by year
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What a 01916 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.
01916 numbers: common questions
Where is the 0191 area code?
0191 is the UK dialling code for Tyneside. Calls from a 0191 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 01916 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01916 to Sky UK Limited, BT, 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 01916 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0191 becomes +44 191 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01916 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01916 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 01916 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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