UK area code
01543 area code — Cannock
01543 is Ofcom’s Cannock numbering area, in Staffordshire, West Midlands England. 99 phone companies hold its 199 allocated number blocks. Its numbers are written like 01543 234 567. The nearest other codes are 01889 Rugeley (10 km) and 01785 Stafford (13 km).
01543 at a glance
- Ofcom area name
- Cannock
- County
- Staffordshire
- Council area
- Staffordshire
- Region
- West Midlands England
- Number format
- 01543 234 567 (4+6)
- Local calls
- Full number recommended
- Current code since
- 1995 (previously 0543)
- Allocated blocks
- 199 of 469 (42%) across 99 providers
- Newest block
- 20 July 2026 (2 in the last 12 months)
Sources: Ofcom numbering data (weekly) and area-code list, Ofcom Numbering Plan, ONS geography.
What people check and report about 01543 numbers
From searches in our lookup form since 13 May 2026 and the verdicts and reports visitors left. A check means someone typed the number in, usually after a missed call.
Caller verdicts on 01543 numbers: 1
1 scam. Too few to show shares yet.
Most-reported and most-checked 01543 numbers
| Number | Verdicts | Reports | People checking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01543 384136 | 1 scam | — | 1 |
If a 01543 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.
01543 history and number format
Number format: Numbers on 01543 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01543 234 567.
Before 1995: 01543 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 0543.
Local dialling: Traditionally not from another 01543 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01543 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
Allocation record: the oldest number block still visible on 01543 was allocated on 15 July 1994, and the most recent on 20 July 2026. 2 blocks were allocated in the last 12 months — newly-activated ranges with no call history, which is worth knowing when an unfamiliar 01543 number rings (see the weekly numbering changelog for every new allocation.)
Phone companies holding 01543 numbers
Every Ofcom range holder with blocks on 01543, 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 | 29 | 29 | 15 July 1994 | 5 June 2025 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 19 | 19 | 5 September 2013 | 16 November 2021 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 12 | 12 | 3 September 1999 | 17 March 2016 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 10 | 10 | 19 April 2004 | 20 July 2026 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 9 | 9 | 20 January 2012 | 31 July 2018 |
| Sky UK Limited | 8 | 8 | 2 July 2013 | 4 August 2021 |
| Daisy Communications Ltd | 5 | 5 | 13 December 2011 | 13 December 2011 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 4 | 4 | 25 April 2017 | 26 February 2024 |
| Colt Technology Services | 3 | 3 | 27 April 2015 | 26 July 2021 |
| Resilient Limited | 3 | 3 | 18 May 2012 | 18 May 2012 |
| Calltracks Limited | 2 | 2 | 20 September 2013 | 23 December 2016 |
| DRD Communications Limited | 2 | 2 | 5 October 2023 | 5 October 2023 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 | 2 | 30 April 2008 | 15 March 2016 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 | 2 | 3 July 2017 | 22 January 2024 |
| IOVOX Limited | 2 | 2 | 3 July 2012 | 23 December 2016 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 2 | 2 | 13 January 2020 | 13 January 2020 |
| Voiceflex Limited | 2 | 2 | 30 July 2007 | 23 November 2022 |
| Ziron Limited | 2 | 2 | 1 August 2012 | 24 November 2021 |
| (AQ) LIMITED | 1 | 1 | 19 October 2011 | 19 October 2011 |
| 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 17 January 2020 | 17 January 2020 |
| 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 | 21 December 2016 | 21 December 2016 |
| Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd | 1 | 1 | 19 March 2009 | 19 March 2009 |
| Atomstream Limited | 1 | 1 | 24 March 2010 | 24 March 2010 |
| Barritel Limited | 1 | 1 | 17 August 2006 | 17 August 2006 |
| Belgacom International Carrier Services SA | 1 | 1 | 14 October 2019 | 14 October 2019 |
| Bicom Systems EURL | 1 | 1 | 2 March 2012 | 2 March 2012 |
| Bink Networks Ltd | 1 | 1 | 29 March 2023 | 29 March 2023 |
| Buzz Networks Limited | 1 | 1 | 1 March 2010 | 1 March 2010 |
Showing the 30 largest of 99 holders.
Openreach exchanges at Cannock
Exchanges Openreach lists at this location in its copper stop-sell programme, with the date new copper orders stop.
- Cannock CMCANStop sell 09-Nov-23 · Tranche 10
- Heath Hayes (HYY) CMHEAStop sell 26-May-25 · Tranche 16
- Hednesford CMHEDStop sell 08-Aug-23 · Tranche 9
All number blocks on 01543first 200 of 469, by prefix
| Prefix | Status | Range holder |
|---|---|---|
| +44 154300 | Protected | — |
| +44 154301 | Protected | — |
| +44 154302 | Protected | — |
| +44 154303 | Protected | — |
| +44 154304 | Protected | — |
| +44 154305 | Protected | — |
| +44 154306 | Protected | — |
| +44 154307 | Protected | — |
| +44 154308 | Protected | — |
| +44 154309 | Protected | — |
| +44 154310 | Quarantined | — |
| +44 154311 | Protected | — |
| +44 154312 | Protected | — |
| +44 154313 | Protected | — |
| +44 154314 | Protected | — |
| +44 154315 | Protected | — |
| +44 154316 | Protected | — |
| +44 154317 | Protected | — |
| +44 154318 | Protected | — |
| +44 154319 | Protected | — |
| +44 154320 | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
| +44 1543210 | Allocated | DIDWW Ireland Limited |
| +44 1543211 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1543212 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1543213 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543214 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543215 | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
| +44 1543216 | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
| +44 1543217 | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
| +44 1543218 | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
| +44 1543219 | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
| +44 154322 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1543230 | Allocated | DRD Communications Limited |
| +44 1543231 | Allocated | DRD Communications Limited |
| +44 1543232 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543233 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543234 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543235 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543236 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543237 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543238 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543239 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543240 | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
| +44 1543241 | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
| +44 1543242 | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
| +44 1543243 | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
| +44 1543244 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543245 | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
| +44 1543246 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1543247 | Free | — |
| +44 1543248 | Free | — |
| +44 1543249 | Free | — |
| +44 154325 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 154326 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 154327 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 154328 | Protected | — |
| +44 154329 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543300 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1543301 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1543302 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1543303 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1543304 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1543305 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1543306 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1543307 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1543308 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1543309 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 154331 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 154332 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 154333 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1543340 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543341 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543342 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543343 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543344 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543345 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543346 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543347 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543348 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543349 | Protected | — |
| +44 154335 | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
| +44 154336 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 154337 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1543380 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1543381 | Allocated | 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd |
| +44 1543382 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1543383 | Allocated | SiPalto Ltd |
| +44 1543384 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1543385 | Allocated | ICUK Computing Services Limited |
| +44 1543386 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1543387 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1543388 | Allocated | Belgacom International Carrier Services SA |
| +44 1543389 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1543390 | Allocated | Dial 9 Communications Limited |
| +44 1543391 | Allocated | Lanonyx Telecom Limited |
| +44 1543392 | Allocated | Mi Telecom Limited |
| +44 1543393 | Allocated | VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD |
| +44 1543394 | Free | — |
| +44 1543395 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1543396 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1543397 | Allocated | Spitfire Network Services Limited |
| +44 1543398 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1543399 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 154340 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 154341 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 154342 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 154343 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 154344 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 154345 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 154346 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 154347 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 154348 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 154349 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 154350 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 154351 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1543520 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1543521 | Allocated | 8x8 Communications UK Limited |
| +44 1543522 | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
| +44 1543523 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1543524 | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
| +44 1543525 | Allocated | Ziron Limited |
| +44 1543526 | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
| +44 1543527 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543528 | Allocated | Content Guru Limited |
| +44 1543529 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1543530 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1543531 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1543532 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1543533 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1543534 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1543535 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1543536 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543537 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543538 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543539 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1543540 | Allocated | Digitech Solutions Global Limited |
| +44 1543541 | Allocated | Calltracks Limited |
| +44 1543542 | Allocated | Core Telecom Limited |
| +44 1543543 | Allocated | Telappliant Limited |
| +44 1543544 | Allocated | Windsor Telecom Limited |
| +44 1543545 | Allocated | Suretec Systems Ltd |
| +44 1543546 | Allocated | Datazero Ltd |
| +44 1543547 | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
| +44 1543548 | Allocated | VoiceHost Limited |
| +44 1543549 | Allocated | Telephone Box Limited |
| +44 1543550 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1543551 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543552 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543553 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543554 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543555 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543556 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543557 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543558 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1543559 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 154356 | Allocated | TTNC Limited |
| +44 154357 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 154358 | Allocated | Flextel Limited |
| +44 154359 | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
| +44 154360 | Allocated | Barritel Limited |
| +44 1543610 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543611 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543612 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543613 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543614 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543615 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543616 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543617 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543618 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543619 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543620 | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
| +44 1543621 | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
| +44 1543622 | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
| +44 1543623 | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
| +44 1543624 | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
| +44 1543625 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 1543626 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543627 | Allocated | Lumen Technologies UK Limited |
| +44 1543628 | Allocated | TelXL Limited |
| +44 1543629 | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
| +44 1543630 | Allocated | Six Degrees Technology Group Limited |
| +44 1543631 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543632 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543633 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543634 | Allocated | Six Degrees Technology Group Limited |
| +44 1543635 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543636 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543637 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543638 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543639 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543640 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 1543641 | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
| +44 1543642 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1543643 | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
| +44 1543644 | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
| +44 1543645 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543646 | Protected | — |
| +44 1543647 | Allocated | Solutios Limited |
| +44 1543648 | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
| +44 1543649 | Protected | — |
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- 01785 Stafford13 km away
- 01922 Walsall13 km away
- 01902 Wolverhampton14 km away
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- Virgin Media Limited12 allocated blocks on 01543
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FAQs about 01543
Where is area code 01543?
01543 is Ofcom's Cannock numbering area, in Staffordshire, West Midlands England. Its exchange town is in Staffordshire. From abroad, drop the 0 and dial +44 1543.
Do I need to dial 01543 for a local call?
Traditionally not from another 01543 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01543 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
How are 01543 numbers written?
Numbers on 01543 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01543 234 567. From abroad the leading zero is dropped: +44 1543 then the local number.
What was the 01543 area code before?
01543 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 0543. Old signage or stationery showing 0543 refers to the same Cannock numbers.
Which phone companies hold 01543 numbers?
Ofcom lists 99 providers with allocated blocks on 01543. The largest are BT with 29 of the 199 allocated blocks, Vodafone with 19 of the 199 allocated blocks and Virgin Media Limited with 12 of the 199 allocated blocks. Numbers can be ported, so a number's current provider may differ from the block's holder.
Are 01543 numbers reported as scams?
1 caller verdict have been left on 01543 numbers: 1 scam, 0 nuisance and 0 safe.
Which area codes are next to 01543?
By distance between exchange towns, the nearest other codes are 01889 Rugeley (10 km), 01785 Stafford (13 km), 01922 Walsall (13 km) and 01902 Wolverhampton (14 km).
How do I report a scam call from a 01543 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.