0201 numbers in London
Numbers beginning 0201 are part of the London dialling area, whose area code is 020. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 1,000 number ranges starting 0201, allocated to 11 providers. The largest holder is Vodafone Ltd (C&W), with 2% of them.
Who were 0201 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider936 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)22 ranges
- Colt Technology Services15 ranges
- BT9 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited6 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited6 ranges
- Digital Space Group Limited1 range
- 4D Interactive Ltd1 range
- KDDI Europe Ltd1 range
- Six Degrees Technology Group Limited1 range
- Resilient Limited1 range
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0201.
Allocations by year
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What a 0201 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.
0201 numbers: common questions
Where is the 020 area code?
020 is the UK dialling code for London. Calls from a 020 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 0201 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0201 to Vodafone Ltd (C&W), Colt Technology Services, BT 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 0201 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 020 becomes +44 20 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0201 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 0201 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 0201 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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