UK area code

01443 area code — Pontypridd

01443 is Ofcom’s Pontypridd numbering area, in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. 97 phone companies hold its 197 allocated number blocks. Its numbers are written like 01443 234 567. The nearest other codes are 029 Cardiff (17 km) and 01685 Merthyr Tydfil (17 km).

More on the Pontypridd dialling code →

01443 at a glance

Ofcom area name: Pontypridd
Council area: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Country: Wales
Number format: 01443 234 567 (4+6)
Local calls: Full number recommended
Current code since: 1995 (previously 0443)
Allocated blocks: 197 of 388 (51%) across 97 providers
Newest block: 18 May 2026 (2 in the last 12 months)
Nearest codes: 029 Cardiff (17 km), 01685 Merthyr Tydfil (17 km), 01656 Bridgend (19 km), 01446 Barry (22 km)

Sources: Ofcom numbering data (weekly) and area-code list, Ofcom Numbering Plan, ONS geography.

Map of the 01443 Pontypridd dialling area and the nearest other UK area codes — Shaded: the council area containing the code's main exchange town (Rhondda Cynon Taf). Ofcom doesn’t publish exchange boundaries, so this shows where the numbering area’s town is, not an exact outline. Boundaries: ONS (OGL); places: ONS Index of Place Names.

If a 01443 number called you

No clear pattern in reports for these numbers yet. If a call worried you:

1
Call back on a number you trust
If a caller says they're your bank, HMRC, a courier or a council, hang up and ring the organisation on the number from its website or your statement, never the number that called you. Caller ID can be faked.
2
Forward it to 7726
On a mobile, copy the caller's number from your recent calls and text it to 7726 (it spells SPAM). Scam texts can be forwarded to 7726 as they are. It's free, and your network uses the reports to investigate and block numbers.
Ofcom: what to do about a scam call ↗
3
Stop sales calls
Register your landline and mobile free with the Telephone Preference Service (0345 070 0707). Legitimate UK marketers must check it; calls should drop within 28 days. It won't stop scammers.
Telephone Preference Service ↗
4
If you lost money or shared details
Call your bank on the number on your card (or 159 to reach most UK banks safely), then report it to Report Fraud online or on 0300 123 2040. Report Fraud replaced Action Fraud on 4 December 2025 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland; in Scotland call Police Scotland on 101.
159 (Stop Scams UK) ↗Report Fraud ↗

01443 history and number format

Number format: Numbers on 01443 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01443 234 567.

Before 1995: 01443 took its current form at PhONEday on 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted into every UK geographic code — before that the area dialled 0443.

Local dialling: Traditionally not from another 01443 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01443 first always works, and mobiles always need it.

Allocation record: the oldest number block still visible on 01443 was allocated on 15 July 1994, and the most recent on 18 May 2026. 2 blocks were allocated in the last 12 months — newly-activated ranges with no call history, which is worth knowing when an unfamiliar 01443 number rings (see the weekly numbering changelog for every new allocation.)

Phone companies holding 01443 numbers

Every Ofcom range holder with blocks on 01443, by allocated blocks. The holder is the company Ofcom allocated the block to; a number can since have been ported to another provider (see range holder vs current provider).

Range holder	Allocated	All blocks	First block	Latest block
BT	35	35	15 July 1994	13 December 2023
Sky UK Limited	19	19	12 June 2013	12 March 2021
GCI Network Solutions Limited	14	14	19 April 2017	26 February 2024
TalkTalk Communications Limited	14	14	8 May 2007	25 July 2018
Lumen Technologies UK Limited	8	8	7 March 2000	7 March 2000
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	5	5	24 December 2004	11 August 2025
Colt Technology Services	4	4	29 February 2012	14 March 2025
DRD Communications Limited	2	2	5 October 2023	5 October 2023
Digital Space Group Limited	2	2	30 November 2007	15 March 2016
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	2	4 July 2017	22 January 2024
Six Degrees Technology Group Limited	2	2	6 April 2020	6 April 2020
TGL Services (UK) Ltd	2	2	2 February 2015	2 February 2015
Telephone Box Limited	2	2	26 November 2010	26 November 2010
Virgin Media Limited	2	2	13 June 1996	29 March 2000
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	2	2	3 September 2013	23 November 2021
(AQ) LIMITED	1	1	11 September 2012	11 September 2012
24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd	1	1	21 January 2020	21 January 2020
8x8 Communications UK Limited	1	1	30 March 2012	30 March 2012
AQL Wholesale Ltd	1	1	23 June 2006	23 June 2006
Adepteo Limited	1	1	17 January 2017	17 January 2017
Alnitak GmbH	1	1	10 June 2016	10 June 2016
Aloha Telecommunications Ltd	1	1	4 August 2011	4 August 2011
Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd	1	1	6 March 2009	6 March 2009
Atomstream Limited	1	1	22 March 2010	22 March 2010
Barritel Limited	1	1	12 June 2007	12 June 2007
Bicom Systems EURL	1	1	2 March 2012	2 March 2012
Bink Networks Ltd	1	1	11 April 2023	11 April 2023
Buzz Networks Limited	1	1	4 March 2010	4 March 2010
CFL Communications Ltd	1	1	10 July 2009	10 July 2009
Calltracks Limited	1	1	20 September 2013	20 September 2013

Showing the 30 largest of 97 holders.

All number blocks on 01443first 200 of 388, by prefix

Prefix	Status	Range holder
+44 144300	Allocated	GCI Network Solutions Limited
+44 144301	Protected	—
+44 144302	Protected	—
+44 144303	Protected	—
+44 144304	Protected	—
+44 144305	Protected	—
+44 144306	Protected	—
+44 144307	Protected	—
+44 144308	Protected	—
+44 144309	Protected	—
+44 144310	Protected	—
+44 144311	Protected	—
+44 144312	Protected	—
+44 144313	Protected	—
+44 144314	Protected	—
+44 144315	Protected	—
+44 144316	Protected	—
+44 144317	Protected	—
+44 144318	Protected	—
+44 144319	Protected	—
+44 144320	Allocated	BT
+44 144321	Allocated	BT
+44 144322	Allocated	BT
+44 144323	Allocated	BT
+44 1443240	Allocated	Linear Telecoms Limited
+44 1443241	Protected	—
+44 1443242	Allocated	Hello Telecom (UK) Limited
+44 1443243	Allocated	Internexus Networks Limited
+44 1443244	Allocated	TalkTalk Communications Limited
+44 1443245	Allocated	Tuxtel Ltd
+44 1443246	Protected	—
+44 1443247	Allocated	Bicom Systems EURL
+44 1443248	Allocated	Colt Technology Services
+44 1443249	Allocated	8x8 Communications UK Limited
+44 144325	Allocated	TGL Services (UK) Ltd
+44 144326	Allocated	Sky UK Limited
+44 144327	Protected	—
+44 1443280	Allocated	I.T Communications Limited
+44 1443281	Allocated	TalkTalk Communications Limited
+44 1443282	Allocated	Adepteo Limited
+44 1443283	Allocated	Sky UK Limited
+44 1443284	Allocated	Zapappi Ltd
+44 1443285	Allocated	EVE CONNECT LTD
+44 1443286	Allocated	TalkTalk Communications Limited
+44 1443287	Allocated	Fuse 2 Communications Ltd
+44 1443288	Allocated	Number Services Ltd.
+44 1443289	Allocated	IP Voice Networks Ltd
+44 1443290	Allocated	DRD Communications Limited
+44 1443291	Allocated	DRD Communications Limited
+44 1443292	Protected	—
+44 1443293	Protected	—
+44 1443294	Protected	—
+44 1443295	Protected	—
+44 1443296	Protected	—
+44 1443297	Protected	—
+44 1443298	Protected	—
+44 1443299	Protected	—
+44 1443300	Allocated	TalkTalk Communications Limited
+44 1443301	Protected	—
+44 1443302	Allocated	Orbtalk Limited
+44 1443303	Allocated	VoiceHost Limited
+44 1443304	Allocated	Aloha Telecommunications Ltd
+44 1443305	Allocated	Invoco Ltd
+44 1443306	Allocated	ICC Networks Ltd
+44 1443307	Allocated	TalkTalk Communications Limited
+44 1443308	Allocated	IOVOX Limited
+44 1443309	Allocated	Ziron Limited
+44 1443310	Allocated	Colt Technology Services
+44 1443311	Protected	—
+44 1443312	Allocated	TalkTalk Communications Limited
+44 1443313	Allocated	Sky UK Limited
+44 1443314	Allocated	Sky UK Limited
+44 1443315	Allocated	TalkTalk Communications Limited
+44 1443316	Allocated	Minotaur Telecom Limited
+44 1443317	Protected	—
+44 1443318	Allocated	Content Guru Limited
+44 1443319	Allocated	Sky UK Limited
+44 144332	Allocated	Served Up Limited
+44 1443330	Allocated	Lumen Technologies UK Limited
+44 1443331	Allocated	Lumen Technologies UK Limited
+44 1443332	Allocated	Lumen Technologies UK Limited
+44 1443333	Allocated	Lumen Technologies UK Limited
+44 1443334	Allocated	Lumen Technologies UK Limited
+44 1443335	Allocated	Lumen Technologies UK Limited
+44 1443336	Allocated	Lumen Technologies UK Limited
+44 1443337	Protected	—
+44 1443338	Protected	—
+44 1443339	Allocated	Lumen Technologies UK Limited
+44 1443340	Allocated	GCI Network Solutions Limited
+44 1443341	Allocated	GCI Network Solutions Limited
+44 1443342	Allocated	GCI Network Solutions Limited
+44 1443343	Allocated	GCI Network Solutions Limited
+44 1443344	Allocated	GCI Network Solutions Limited
+44 1443345	Allocated	GCI Network Solutions Limited
+44 1443346	Allocated	GCI Network Solutions Limited
+44 1443347	Allocated	GCI Network Solutions Limited
+44 1443348	Allocated	GCI Network Solutions Limited
+44 1443349	Allocated	GCI Network Solutions Limited
+44 144335	Allocated	GCI Network Solutions Limited
+44 144336	Protected	—
+44 144337	Allocated	Syntec Limited
+44 144338	Allocated	Vodafone Ltd (C&W)
+44 144339	Allocated	TTNC Limited
+44 144340	Allocated	BT
+44 144341	Allocated	BT
+44 144342	Allocated	BT
+44 144343	Allocated	BT
+44 144344	Allocated	BT
+44 144345	Allocated	BT
+44 144346	Allocated	Flextel Limited
+44 144347	Allocated	BT
+44 144348	Allocated	BT
+44 144349	Allocated	BT
+44 1443500	Allocated	Digital Space Group Limited
+44 1443501	Allocated	Digital Space Group Limited
+44 1443502	Allocated	Redcentric Solutions Limited
+44 1443503	Allocated	Telecom2 Limited
+44 1443504	Allocated	Nodemax Limited
+44 1443505	Allocated	Net-Work Internet Ltd
+44 1443506	Protected	—
+44 1443507	Allocated	Solutios Limited
+44 1443508	Allocated	Voxbone SA
+44 1443509	Protected	—
+44 1443510	Allocated	Mars Communications Limited
+44 1443511	Allocated	Verizon UK Limited
+44 1443512	Quarantined	—
+44 1443513	Allocated	TeleWare Group Limited
+44 1443514	Allocated	Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd
+44 1443515	Allocated	Telecoms World Limited
+44 1443516	Protected	—
+44 1443517	Allocated	Invade International Ltd
+44 1443518	Allocated	CFL Communications Ltd
+44 1443519	Quarantined	—
+44 1443520	Allocated	TalkTalk Communications Limited
+44 1443521	Protected	—
+44 1443522	Allocated	Nexus Telecommunications Limited
+44 1443523	Allocated	Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone)
+44 1443524	Allocated	TalkTalk Communications Limited
+44 1443525	Protected	—
+44 1443526	Allocated	Buzz Networks Limited
+44 1443527	Allocated	Atomstream Limited
+44 1443528	Allocated	Digitech Solutions Global Limited
+44 1443529	Allocated	GCI Network Solutions Limited
+44 1443530	Allocated	Suretec Systems Ltd
+44 1443531	Allocated	Calltracks Limited
+44 1443532	Allocated	Core Telecom Limited
+44 1443533	Allocated	Telappliant Limited
+44 1443534	Allocated	Datazero Ltd
+44 1443535	Allocated	Windsor Telecom Limited
+44 1443536	Allocated	Telephone Box Limited
+44 1443537	Allocated	Telephone Box Limited
+44 1443538	Protected	—
+44 1443539	Allocated	Phone Co-Op Numbering Limited
+44 1443540	Allocated	INTELLIGENT EXCHANGES LIMITED
+44 1443541	Protected	—
+44 1443542	Allocated	Invosys Limited
+44 1443543	Allocated	TGL Services (UK) Ltd
+44 1443544	Allocated	Nexbridge Communications Limited
+44 1443545	Allocated	Sky UK Limited
+44 1443546	Allocated	KCOM Group Ltd
+44 1443547	Allocated	BT
+44 1443548	Allocated	BT
+44 1443549	Allocated	BT
+44 1443550	Allocated	Media Hawk Ltd
+44 1443551	Allocated	Sky UK Limited
+44 1443552	Allocated	Kalnet4U Ltd
+44 1443553	Allocated	Sky UK Limited
+44 1443554	Allocated	Sky UK Limited
+44 1443555	Allocated	Simwood eSMS Limited
+44 1443556	Allocated	Sky UK Limited
+44 1443557	Allocated	Nuso Cloud UK Limited
+44 1443558	Allocated	Sky UK Limited
+44 1443559	Allocated	XoverX Ltd
+44 1443560	Allocated	Fuse 2 Communications Ltd
+44 1443561	Allocated	BT
+44 1443562	Allocated	TalkTalk Communications Limited
+44 1443563	Allocated	Redwood Technologies Ltd
+44 1443564	Allocated	TalkTalk Communications Limited
+44 1443565	Allocated	Colt Technology Services
+44 1443566	Allocated	Sky UK Limited
+44 1443567	Allocated	YayYay Limited
+44 1443568	Allocated	GCI Network Solutions Limited
+44 1443569	Allocated	Sky UK Limited
+44 1443570	Allocated	TalkTalk Communications Limited
+44 1443571	Allocated	Sky UK Limited
+44 1443572	Allocated	Sky UK Limited
+44 1443573	Allocated	Sky UK Limited
+44 1443574	Allocated	Sky UK Limited
+44 1443575	Allocated	Internet of Things Limited
+44 1443576	Allocated	Sky UK Limited
+44 1443577	Protected	—
+44 1443578	Allocated	Alnitak GmbH
+44 1443579	Protected	—
+44 1443580	Allocated	Lanonyx Telecom Limited
+44 1443581	Free	—
+44 1443582	Allocated	Bink Networks Ltd
+44 1443583	Allocated	Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited
+44 1443584	Allocated	Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited
+44 1443585	Allocated	Colt Technology Services
+44 1443586	Allocated	Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited

FAQs about 01443

Where is area code 01443?

01443 is Ofcom's Pontypridd numbering area, in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. Its exchange town is in Rhondda Cynon Taf. From abroad, drop the 0 and dial +44 1443.

Do I need to dial 01443 for a local call?

Traditionally not from another 01443 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01443 first always works, and mobiles always need it.

How are 01443 numbers written?

Numbers on 01443 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01443 234 567. From abroad the leading zero is dropped: +44 1443 then the local number.

What was the 01443 area code before?

01443 took its current form at PhONEday on 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted into every UK geographic code — before that the area dialled 0443. Old signage or stationery showing 0443 refers to the same Pontypridd numbers.

Which phone companies hold 01443 numbers?

Ofcom lists 97 providers with allocated blocks on 01443. The largest are BT with 35 of the 197 allocated blocks, Sky UK Limited with 19 of the 197 allocated blocks and GCI Network Solutions Limited with 14 of the 197 allocated blocks. Numbers can be ported, so a number's current provider may differ from the block's holder.

Which area codes are next to 01443?

By distance between exchange towns, the nearest other codes are 029 Cardiff (17 km), 01685 Merthyr Tydfil (17 km), 01656 Bridgend (19 km) and 01446 Barry (22 km).

How do I report a scam call from a 01443 number?

On a mobile, text the caller's number to 7726 (free). If you lost money or shared details, call your bank and report it to Report Fraud (0300 123 2040), which replaced Action Fraud in December 2025. Unwanted sales calls go to the ICO after registering with the Telephone Preference Service.