Geographic numbers

01948 numbers in Whitchurch

01948 is the area code for Whitchurch. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 379 number ranges starting 01948, allocated to 85 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 3% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Whitchurch
0 area codes
Ofcom ranges
379
105 allocated
First allocated
1994
85 providers

Who were 01948 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider274 ranges
  • BT13 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited3 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)3 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited2 ranges
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited2 ranges
  • Digital Space Group Limited2 ranges
  • Fuse 2 Communications Ltd2 ranges
  • Mi Telecom Limited1 range
  • VoiceHost Limited1 range
  • Voxbone SA1 range
  • Mintaka Limited1 range

+ 74 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01948.

Protected · 268 Allocated · 105 Free · 5 Quarantined · 1

Allocations by year

19942026

What do these statuses mean?

Explore by the next digit

Each block below starts 01948. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 01948 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

01948 numbers: common questions

Who owns 01948 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01948 to BT, TalkTalk Communications 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 01948 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01948 becomes +44 1948 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 01948 number?

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

Is a call from a 01948 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 01948 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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