UK area code
01493 area code — Great Yarmouth
01493 is Ofcom’s Great Yarmouth numbering area, in Norfolk, East of England England. 94 phone companies hold its 153 allocated number blocks. Its numbers are written like 01493 234 567. The nearest other codes are 01502 Lowestoft (15 km) and 01508 Brooke (25 km).
01493 at a glance
- Ofcom area name
- Great Yarmouth
- County
- Norfolk
- Council area
- Norfolk
- Region
- East of England England
- Number format
- 01493 234 567 (4+6)
- Local calls
- Full number recommended
- Current code since
- 1995 (previously 0493)
- Allocated blocks
- 153 of 433 (35%) across 94 providers
- Newest block
- 26 January 2026 (1 in the last 12 months)
Sources: Ofcom numbering data (weekly) and area-code list, Ofcom Numbering Plan, ONS geography.
If a 01493 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.
- 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.
- 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.
01493 history and number format
Number format: Numbers on 01493 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01493 234 567.
Before 1995: 01493 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 0493.
Local dialling: Traditionally not from another 01493 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01493 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
Allocation record: the oldest number block still visible on 01493 was allocated on 15 July 1994, and the most recent on 26 January 2026. 1 block was allocated in the last 12 months — newly-activated ranges with no call history, which is worth knowing when an unfamiliar 01493 number rings (see the weekly numbering changelog for every new allocation.)
Phone companies holding 01493 numbers
Every Ofcom range holder with blocks on 01493, 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 | 24 | 24 | 15 July 1994 | 8 December 2022 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 | 11 | 2 May 2017 | 26 February 2024 |
| Sky UK Limited | 10 | 10 | 5 July 2013 | 12 May 2025 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 6 | 6 | 19 January 2012 | 10 February 2015 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 4 | 4 | 4 September 2013 | 10 November 2021 |
| Colt Technology Services | 3 | 3 | 20 October 2011 | 24 June 2020 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 3 | 3 | 18 June 2008 | 12 April 2016 |
| Resilient Limited | 3 | 3 | 18 May 2012 | 18 May 2012 |
| Calltracks Limited | 2 | 2 | 20 September 2013 | 7 January 2022 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 | 2 | 3 July 2017 | 22 January 2024 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 2 | 2 | 8 April 2005 | 11 March 2021 |
| (AQ) LIMITED | 1 | 1 | 11 September 2012 | 11 September 2012 |
| 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 30 September 2019 | 30 September 2019 |
| 8x8 Communications UK Limited | 1 | 1 | 30 March 2012 | 30 March 2012 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 1 | 1 | 4 January 2008 | 4 January 2008 |
| Adepteo Limited | 1 | 1 | 17 January 2017 | 17 January 2017 |
| Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd | 1 | 1 | 11 March 2009 | 11 March 2009 |
| Atomstream Limited | 1 | 1 | 23 March 2010 | 23 March 2010 |
| Barritel Limited | 1 | 1 | 22 November 2006 | 22 November 2006 |
| Belgacom International Carrier Services SA | 1 | 1 | 31 January 2020 | 31 January 2020 |
| Bicom Systems EURL | 1 | 1 | 2 March 2012 | 2 March 2012 |
| Bink Networks Ltd | 1 | 1 | 3 April 2023 | 3 April 2023 |
| Buzz Networks Limited | 1 | 1 | 1 March 2010 | 1 March 2010 |
| CFL Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 13 July 2009 | 13 July 2009 |
| Commi Holdings Limited | 1 | 1 | 21 November 2016 | 21 November 2016 |
| Content Guru Limited | 1 | 1 | 12 October 2012 | 12 October 2012 |
| Core Telecom Limited | 1 | 1 | 5 August 2010 | 5 August 2010 |
| DIDWW Ireland Limited | 1 | 1 | 22 January 2019 | 22 January 2019 |
| Datazero Ltd | 1 | 1 | 2 December 2010 | 2 December 2010 |
| Dial 9 Communications Limited | 1 | 1 | 10 December 2019 | 10 December 2019 |
Showing the 30 largest of 94 holders.
All number blocks on 01493first 200 of 433, by prefix
| Prefix | Status | Range holder |
|---|---|---|
| +44 149300 | Protected | — |
| +44 149301 | Protected | — |
| +44 149302 | Protected | — |
| +44 149303 | Protected | — |
| +44 149304 | Protected | — |
| +44 149305 | Protected | — |
| +44 149306 | Protected | — |
| +44 149307 | Protected | — |
| +44 149308 | Protected | — |
| +44 149309 | Protected | — |
| +44 149310 | Protected | — |
| +44 149311 | Protected | — |
| +44 149312 | Protected | — |
| +44 149313 | Protected | — |
| +44 149314 | Protected | — |
| +44 149315 | Protected | — |
| +44 149316 | Protected | — |
| +44 149317 | Protected | — |
| +44 149318 | Protected | — |
| +44 149319 | Protected | — |
| +44 149320 | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
| +44 1493210 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493211 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493212 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493213 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493214 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493215 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493216 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493217 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 1493218 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493219 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493220 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1493221 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1493222 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1493223 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1493224 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1493225 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1493226 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1493227 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1493228 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1493229 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1493230 | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
| +44 1493231 | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
| +44 1493232 | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
| +44 1493233 | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
| +44 1493234 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1493235 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493236 | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
| +44 1493237 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493238 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 1493239 | Allocated | Solutios Limited |
| +44 1493240 | Quarantined | — |
| +44 1493241 | Allocated | Telecoms World Limited |
| +44 1493242 | Allocated | Mars Communications Limited |
| +44 1493243 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1493244 | Allocated | Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd |
| +44 1493245 | Quarantined | — |
| +44 1493246 | Allocated | CFL Communications Ltd |
| +44 1493247 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493248 | Allocated | Nexus Telecommunications Limited |
| +44 1493249 | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
| +44 1493250 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493251 | Allocated | Nuso Cloud UK Limited |
| +44 1493252 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1493253 | Allocated | Buzz Networks Limited |
| +44 1493254 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493255 | Allocated | Atomstream Limited |
| +44 1493256 | Allocated | Digitech Solutions Global Limited |
| +44 1493257 | Allocated | Verizon UK Limited |
| +44 1493258 | Allocated | Calltracks Limited |
| +44 1493259 | Allocated | Suretec Systems Ltd |
| +44 1493260 | Allocated | Windsor Telecom Limited |
| +44 1493261 | Allocated | Core Telecom Limited |
| +44 1493262 | Allocated | VoiceHost Limited |
| +44 1493263 | Allocated | Telephone Box Limited |
| +44 1493264 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493265 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493266 | Allocated | Datazero Ltd |
| +44 1493267 | Allocated | Phone Co-Op Numbering Limited |
| +44 1493268 | Allocated | INTELLIGENT EXCHANGES LIMITED |
| +44 1493269 | Allocated | Invosys Limited |
| +44 1493270 | Allocated | TGL Services (UK) Ltd |
| +44 1493271 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1493272 | Allocated | 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd |
| +44 1493273 | Allocated | Nexbridge Communications Limited |
| +44 1493274 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493275 | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
| +44 1493276 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493277 | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
| +44 1493278 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1493279 | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
| +44 1493280 | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
| +44 1493281 | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
| +44 1493282 | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
| +44 1493283 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493284 | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
| +44 1493285 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1493286 | Allocated | 8x8 Communications UK Limited |
| +44 1493287 | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
| +44 1493288 | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
| +44 1493289 | Allocated | Ziron Limited |
| +44 1493290 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1493291 | Allocated | Digital Select Limited |
| +44 1493292 | Allocated | Content Guru Limited |
| +44 1493293 | Allocated | Media Hawk Ltd |
| +44 1493294 | Allocated | XoverX Ltd |
| +44 1493295 | Allocated | Kalnet4U Ltd |
| +44 1493296 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1493297 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493298 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1493299 | Protected | — |
| +44 149330 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 149331 | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
| +44 149332 | Protected | — |
| +44 149333 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 149334 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493350 | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
| +44 1493351 | Free | — |
| +44 1493352 | Free | — |
| +44 1493353 | Free | — |
| +44 1493354 | Free | — |
| +44 1493355 | Free | — |
| +44 1493356 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493357 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493358 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493359 | Protected | — |
| +44 149336 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 149337 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 149338 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 149339 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1493400 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493401 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493402 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493403 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493404 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493405 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493406 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493407 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493408 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493409 | Protected | — |
| +44 149341 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1493420 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493421 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493422 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493423 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 1493424 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493425 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493426 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493427 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493428 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493429 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493430 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493431 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493432 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493433 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493434 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493435 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493436 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493437 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493438 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493439 | Protected | — |
| +44 149344 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 149345 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 149346 | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
| +44 149347 | Allocated | TTNC Limited |
| +44 149348 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1493490 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1493491 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1493492 | Allocated | M247 Ltd |
| +44 1493493 | Allocated | Redwood Technologies Ltd |
| +44 1493494 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1493495 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493496 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493497 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1493498 | Allocated | Number Services Ltd. |
| +44 1493499 | Allocated | Fuse 2 Communications Ltd |
| +44 1493500 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493501 | Allocated | I.T Communications Limited |
| +44 1493502 | Allocated | Entanet International Ltd |
| +44 1493503 | Allocated | Zapappi Ltd |
| +44 1493504 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1493505 | Allocated | Adepteo Limited |
| +44 1493506 | Allocated | IP Voice Networks Ltd |
| +44 1493507 | Allocated | Telappliant Limited |
| +44 1493508 | Allocated | Fuse 2 Communications Ltd |
| +44 1493509 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1493510 | Allocated | EVE CONNECT LTD |
| +44 1493511 | Allocated | Belgacom International Carrier Services SA |
| +44 1493512 | Allocated | EG TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED |
| +44 1493513 | Allocated | ICUK Computing Services Limited |
| +44 1493514 | Allocated | Dial 9 Communications Limited |
| +44 1493515 | Allocated | DIDWW Ireland Limited |
| +44 1493516 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1493517 | Allocated | SiPalto Ltd |
| +44 1493518 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493519 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493520 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493521 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493522 | Protected | — |
| +44 1493523 | Protected | — |
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- 01502 Lowestoft15 km away
- 01508 Brooke25 km away
- 01986 Bungay26 km away
- 01603 Norwich29 km away
- BT24 allocated blocks on 01493
- GCI Network Solutions Limited11 allocated blocks on 01493
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FAQs about 01493
Where is area code 01493?
01493 is Ofcom's Great Yarmouth numbering area, in Norfolk, East of England England. Its exchange town is in Norfolk. From abroad, drop the 0 and dial +44 1493.
Do I need to dial 01493 for a local call?
Traditionally not from another 01493 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01493 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
How are 01493 numbers written?
Numbers on 01493 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01493 234 567. From abroad the leading zero is dropped: +44 1493 then the local number.
What was the 01493 area code before?
01493 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 0493. Old signage or stationery showing 0493 refers to the same Great Yarmouth numbers.
Which phone companies hold 01493 numbers?
Ofcom lists 94 providers with allocated blocks on 01493. The largest are BT with 24 of the 153 allocated blocks, GCI Network Solutions Limited with 11 of the 153 allocated blocks and Sky UK Limited with 10 of the 153 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 01493?
By distance between exchange towns, the nearest other codes are 01502 Lowestoft (15 km), 01508 Brooke (25 km), 01986 Bungay (26 km) and 01603 Norwich (29 km).
How do I report a scam call from a 01493 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.