How much does it cost to call a 01301 number?

Calls to 01301 numbers are standard geographic landline calls, charged at your provider’s normal UK landline rate and usually included in inclusive minutes — the same as calling an 03 number.

I had a missed call from a 01301 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01301 so a call looks like it’s from Arrochar and you’re more likely to answer. If in doubt, hang up and call the organisation back on a number you find independently.

How do I dial a Arrochar number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01301 XXXXXX becomes +44 1301 XXXXXX when dialled internationally.

Can this tool tell me who owns the number?

No. It shows the area of the dialling code and the provider Ofcom allocated the number range to — not the individual or business holding a specific number, which may also have been ported to another network.

01301 Area Code – Arrochar | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01301 area code?

01301 is the UK geographic dialling code for Arrochar. Any number written as 01301 XXXXXX is tied to the Arrochar dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01301 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01301
Area: Arrochar
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01301 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1301 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 478
Blocks in service: 89
Range holders: 83

Where is the 01301 area code?

The 01301 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Arrochar. Because 01301 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Arrochar dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01301 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 478 number blocks under 01301, of which 89 are allocated to 83 communications providers.

Arrochar phone number format

A Arrochar number is made up of a 5-digit area code followed by a 5 or 6-digit local number. Written in full it looks like 01301 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01301; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01301 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01301 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01301:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone)	3	`01301 470XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01301 32XXXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01301 538XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	2	`01301 508XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	2	`01301 248XXX`
(AQ) LIMITED	1	`01301 27XXXX`
24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd	1	`01301 537XXX`
API Telecom Limited	1	`01301 523XXX`

…and 75 more providers hold smaller allocations in this range.

Ofcom’s data shows the provider each number range was originally allocated to — not who holds an individual number today. Numbers are frequently moved (ported) between providers, and no public database reveals the person or business behind a specific number, so treat any service that claims to with suspicion.

01301 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01301 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Arrochar’s numbers:

01301 2XXXXX · 9 ranges 01301 3XXXXX · 9 ranges 01301 4XXXXX · 11 ranges 01301 5XXXXX · 50 ranges 01301 7XXXXX · 6 ranges 01301 9XXXXX · 4 ranges

Call charges for 01301 numbers

Calls to 01301 geographic numbers are charged at your phone provider’s standard UK landline rate and are normally included in inclusive call minutes. UK-wide 03 numbers are guaranteed by Ofcom to cost the same as 01/02 calls, while 084, 087 and 09 numbers cost considerably more — always check the prefix before you dial.

Spotting spoofed 01301 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Arrochar (01301) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01301 area code is not proof the caller is local or genuine — caller ID can be faked.
Banks, HMRC and the police will never ask you to move money or share passwords or one-time codes over the phone.
If a call feels off, hang up, wait a moment, and call the organisation back on a number from their official website or your statement.
Report nuisance calls to the ICO and forward scam texts to 7726 (free).

Other dialling codes in this range

Numerically adjacent UK dialling codes:

01299 Bewdley Area code guide 01300 Cerne Abbas Area code guide 01302 Doncaster Area code guide 01303 Folkestone Area code guide

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01301 area code – Arrochar