UK area code
01828 area code — Coupar Angus
01828 is Ofcom’s Coupar Angus numbering area, in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. 78 phone companies hold its 86 allocated number blocks. Its numbers are written like 01828 234 567. The nearest other codes are 01250 Blairgowrie (7 km) and 01821 Kinrossie (9 km).
01828 at a glance
- Ofcom area name
- Coupar Angus
- Council area
- Perth and Kinross
- Country
- Scotland
- Number format
- 01828 234 567 (4+6)
- Local calls
- Full number recommended
- Current code since
- 1995 (previously 0828)
- Allocated blocks
- 86 of 442 (19%) across 78 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 01828 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 Police Scotland on 101. In Scotland fraud goes to Police Scotland rather than Report Fraud.
01828 history and number format
Number format: Numbers on 01828 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01828 234 567.
Before 1995: 01828 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 0828.
Local dialling: Traditionally not from another 01828 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01828 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
Allocation record: the oldest number block still visible on 01828 was allocated on 27 February 1995, 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 01828 number rings (see the weekly numbering changelog for every new allocation.)
Phone companies holding 01828 numbers
Every Ofcom range holder with blocks on 01828, 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 | 6 | 6 | 27 February 1995 | 27 February 1995 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 | 2 | 23 May 2008 | 15 March 2016 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 | 2 | 3 July 2017 | 22 January 2024 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 2 | 2 | 20 January 2012 | 20 January 2012 |
| (AQ) LIMITED | 1 | 1 | 26 September 2012 | 26 September 2012 |
| 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 17 January 2020 | 17 January 2020 |
| 8x8 Communications UK Limited | 1 | 1 | 18 April 2012 | 18 April 2012 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 1 | 1 | 3 January 2008 | 3 January 2008 |
| Adepteo Limited | 1 | 1 | 6 December 2016 | 6 December 2016 |
| Alnitak GmbH | 1 | 1 | 6 January 2017 | 6 January 2017 |
| Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd | 1 | 1 | 2 April 2009 | 2 April 2009 |
| Atomstream Limited | 1 | 1 | 14 May 2010 | 14 May 2010 |
| Barritel Limited | 1 | 1 | 2 October 2006 | 2 October 2006 |
| Belgacom International Carrier Services SA | 1 | 1 | 16 September 2021 | 16 September 2021 |
| Bicom Systems EURL | 1 | 1 | 1 March 2012 | 1 March 2012 |
| Bink Networks Ltd | 1 | 1 | 29 March 2023 | 29 March 2023 |
| CFL Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 17 July 2009 | 17 July 2009 |
| Colt Technology Services | 1 | 1 | 4 July 2016 | 4 July 2016 |
| Content Guru Limited | 1 | 1 | 11 October 2012 | 11 October 2012 |
| Convergence Group (wireless) Networks Limited | 1 | 1 | 21 May 2019 | 21 May 2019 |
| Dial 9 Communications Limited | 1 | 1 | 8 January 2020 | 8 January 2020 |
| Digitech Solutions Global Limited | 1 | 1 | 22 June 2012 | 22 June 2012 |
| EVE CONNECT LTD | 1 | 1 | 20 June 2022 | 20 June 2022 |
| Flextel Limited | 1 | 1 | 24 October 2005 | 24 October 2005 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 1 | 1 | 22 December 2023 | 22 December 2023 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 1 | 1 | 29 June 2005 | 29 June 2005 |
| Hello Telecom (UK) Limited | 1 | 1 | 23 November 2011 | 23 November 2011 |
| ICC Networks Ltd | 1 | 1 | 17 April 2012 | 17 April 2012 |
| ICUK Computing Services Limited | 1 | 1 | 17 June 2020 | 17 June 2020 |
| INTELLIGENT EXCHANGES LIMITED | 1 | 1 | 26 January 2026 | 26 January 2026 |
Showing the 30 largest of 78 holders.
All number blocks on 01828first 200 of 442, by prefix
| Prefix | Status | Range holder |
|---|---|---|
| +44 182800 | Protected | — |
| +44 182801 | Protected | — |
| +44 182802 | Protected | — |
| +44 182803 | Protected | — |
| +44 182804 | Protected | — |
| +44 182805 | Protected | — |
| +44 182806 | Protected | — |
| +44 182807 | Protected | — |
| +44 182808 | Protected | — |
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| +44 182810 | Protected | — |
| +44 182811 | Protected | — |
| +44 182812 | Protected | — |
| +44 182813 | Protected | — |
| +44 182814 | Protected | — |
| +44 182815 | Protected | — |
| +44 182816 | Protected | — |
| +44 182817 | Protected | — |
| +44 182818 | Protected | — |
| +44 182819 | Protected | — |
| +44 182820 | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
| +44 182821 | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
| +44 182822 | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
| +44 1828230 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828231 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828232 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828233 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828234 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828235 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828236 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828237 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 1828238 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828239 | Protected | — |
| +44 182824 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 182825 | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
| +44 182826 | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
| +44 1828270 | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
| +44 1828271 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828272 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828273 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828274 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828275 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828276 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828277 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828278 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828279 | Protected | — |
| +44 182828 | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
| +44 182829 | Protected | — |
| +44 182830 | Protected | — |
| +44 182831 | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
| +44 182832 | Allocated | Pulsant (Scotland) Limited |
| +44 182833 | Allocated | Solutios Limited |
| +44 182834 | Allocated | Mars Communications Limited |
| +44 182835 | Quarantined | — |
| +44 182836 | Protected | — |
| +44 182837 | Quarantined | — |
| +44 182838 | Allocated | Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd |
| +44 182839 | Allocated | CFL Communications Ltd |
| +44 182840 | Protected | — |
| +44 182841 | Allocated | Nexus Telecommunications Limited |
| +44 1828420 | Allocated | YayYay Limited |
| +44 1828421 | Allocated | VoiceHost Limited |
| +44 1828422 | Allocated | Atomstream Limited |
| +44 1828423 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1828424 | Allocated | Suretec Systems Ltd |
| +44 1828425 | Allocated | Telephone Box Limited |
| +44 1828426 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828427 | Allocated | Phone Co-Op Numbering Limited |
| +44 1828428 | Allocated | Windsor Telecom Limited |
| +44 1828429 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828430 | Allocated | Invosys Limited |
| +44 1828431 | Allocated | Nexbridge Communications Limited |
| +44 1828432 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828433 | Allocated | INTELLIGENT EXCHANGES LIMITED |
| +44 1828434 | Allocated | Convergence Group (wireless) Networks Limited |
| +44 1828435 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828436 | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
| +44 1828437 | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
| +44 1828438 | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
| +44 1828439 | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
| +44 1828440 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828441 | Allocated | 8x8 Communications UK Limited |
| +44 1828442 | Allocated | Ziron Limited |
| +44 1828443 | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
| +44 1828444 | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
| +44 1828445 | Allocated | Mi Telecom Limited |
| +44 1828446 | Allocated | Content Guru Limited |
| +44 1828447 | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
| +44 1828448 | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
| +44 1828449 | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
| +44 1828450 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828451 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828452 | Allocated | Kalnet4U Ltd |
| +44 1828453 | Allocated | Nuso Cloud UK Limited |
| +44 1828454 | Allocated | Fuse 2 Communications Ltd |
| +44 1828455 | Allocated | Redwood Technologies Ltd |
| +44 1828456 | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
| +44 1828457 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1828458 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1828459 | Allocated | XoverX Ltd |
| +44 1828460 | Free | — |
| +44 1828461 | Allocated | Adepteo Limited |
| +44 1828462 | Allocated | Number Services Ltd. |
| +44 1828463 | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
| +44 1828464 | Allocated | Alnitak GmbH |
| +44 1828465 | Allocated | 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd |
| +44 1828466 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828467 | Allocated | Zapappi Ltd |
| +44 1828468 | Allocated | Fuse 2 Communications Ltd |
| +44 1828469 | Allocated | IP Voice Networks Ltd |
| +44 1828470 | Allocated | Dial 9 Communications Limited |
| +44 1828471 | Allocated | KCOM Group Ltd |
| +44 1828472 | Free | — |
| +44 1828473 | Free | — |
| +44 1828474 | Allocated | VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD |
| +44 1828475 | Allocated | ICUK Computing Services Limited |
| +44 1828476 | Free | — |
| +44 1828477 | Allocated | EVE CONNECT LTD |
| +44 1828478 | Allocated | Belgacom International Carrier Services SA |
| +44 1828479 | Allocated | Bink Networks Ltd |
| +44 1828480 | Free | — |
| +44 1828481 | Free | — |
| +44 1828482 | Free | — |
| +44 1828483 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828484 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828485 | Protected | — |
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| +44 1828528 | Protected | — |
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| +44 1828556 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828557 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828558 | Protected | — |
| +44 1828559 | Protected | — |
Related lookups
- 01250 Blairgowrie7 km away
- 01821 Kinrossie9 km away
- 01350 Dunkeld20 km away
- 01738 Perth20 km away
- BT6 allocated blocks on 01828
- Digital Space Group Limited2 allocated blocks on 01828
- Fuse 2 Communications Ltd2 allocated blocks on 01828
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FAQs about 01828
Where is area code 01828?
01828 is Ofcom's Coupar Angus numbering area, in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Its exchange town is in Perth and Kinross. From abroad, drop the 0 and dial +44 1828.
Do I need to dial 01828 for a local call?
Traditionally not from another 01828 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01828 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
How are 01828 numbers written?
Numbers on 01828 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01828 234 567. From abroad the leading zero is dropped: +44 1828 then the local number.
What was the 01828 area code before?
01828 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 0828. Old signage or stationery showing 0828 refers to the same Coupar Angus numbers.
Which phone companies hold 01828 numbers?
Ofcom lists 78 providers with allocated blocks on 01828. The largest are BT with 6 of the 86 allocated blocks, Digital Space Group Limited with 2 of the 86 allocated blocks and Fuse 2 Communications Ltd with 2 of the 86 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 01828?
By distance between exchange towns, the nearest other codes are 01250 Blairgowrie (7 km), 01821 Kinrossie (9 km), 01350 Dunkeld (20 km) and 01738 Perth (20 km).
How do I report a scam call from a 01828 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 Police Scotland on 101. Unwanted sales calls go to the ICO after registering with the Telephone Preference Service.