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1959
The original UK '01' numbers were London numbers introduced in 1959. At this time, London was given 7-digit local numbers and the area code of 01. For example, London Transport had the number 01 222 1234. This system lasted for over 30 years.
1990
In May 1990, London was split into two area codes: 071 and 081, with the 01 code being withdrawn. Consequently, there were no numbers in the UK beginning 01 for the next five years.
1995
The national PhONEday renumbering saw all geographic area codes changed to start with '01'. Most areas just had a '1' inserted after the first '0', although some areas got completely new codes. For example, Swansea 0792 became 01792 while Bristol 0272 became 0117.
2000
The introduction of some new area codes, such as 024 for Coventry and 020 for London meant that geographical numbers could now start with either '02' or '01'. At this time, a more logical numbering pattern for the UK emerged:
01 and 02: geographical numbers
05: corporate business numbers
07: mobiles and personal numbering
08: freephone and special rate numbers
09: premium rate services
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When did the prefix 01 telephone numbers start?
In 1995, all UK geographical area codes were converted to begin with 01.
When did STD dialling for telephone numbers start in the UK?
STD dialling began in the UK in 1958.
Where in Scotland do telephone numbers start with 01613?
Nowhere ! UK numbers starting with 0161 are for the MANCHESTER area !
Where is telephone country code 00447086347773?
That is a mobile number - from the UK. This is distinguished by 44 - the country code for the UK, followed by 7. All the UK's mobile numbers start 07 - but when calling from abroad - you omit the zero
When did 01 telephone numbers start?
1959The original UK '01' numbers were London numbers introduced in 1959. At this time, London was given 7-digit local numbers and the area code of 01. For example, London Transport had the number 01 222 1234. This system lasted for over 30 years.1990In May 1990, London was split into two area codes: 071 and 081, with the 01 code being withdrawn. Consequently, there were no numbers in the UK beginning 01 for the next five years.1995The national PhONEday renumbering saw all geographic area codes changed to start with '01'. Most areas just had a '1' inserted after the first '0', although some areas got completely new codes. For example, Swansea 0792 became 01792 while Bristol 0272 became 0117.2000The introduction of some new area codes, such as 024 for Coventry and 020 for London meant that geographical numbers could now start with either '02' or '01'. At this time, a more logical numbering pattern for the UK emerged:01 and 02: geographical numbers05: corporate business numbers07: mobiles and personal numbering08: freephone and special rate numbers09: premium rate services
What is the uk's most dialed telephone number excluding emergency numbers?
118118
Where in UK is area code 758?
There is no such geographic area code in the UK. All UK geographic area codes start with 01 or 02. Numbers beginning 074, 075, 07624, 077, 078 and 079 are for mobile phones.
How long is a mobile number in the UK?
There are no reliable statistics on the total number of telephone numbers.
What UK telephone numbers begin with 480?
There are no UK telephone numbers beginning with +44 480, nor, in fact, with +44 4. There are local numbers beginning with 480 in many towns across the country, but there's no way to know which town without further context.
What does Centrex do in the UK?
Centrex is a kind of telephone exchange which refers to a type of business telephone service in the UK, where customers can keep contact with special employees based on extension numbers.
Where can someone find examples of phone numbers in the UK?
To find examples of phone numbers in the UK, one may view a UK telephone book which will list various services and people. The White Pages UK has a listing.
What place in England has a telephone area code 0704576?
No-where - UK numbers starting with 07 are mobile (cell) phone numbers.
