How much does it cost to call a 01573 number?

Calls to 01573 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 01573 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01573 so a call looks like it’s from Kelso 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 Kelso number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01573 XXXXXX becomes +44 1573 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.

01573 Area Code – Kelso | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01573 area code?

01573 is the UK geographic dialling code for Kelso. Any number written as 01573 XXXXXX is tied to the Kelso dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01573 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01573
Area: Kelso
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01573 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1573 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 442
Blocks in service: 107
Range holders: 82

Where is the 01573 area code?

The 01573 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Kelso. Because 01573 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Kelso dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01573 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 442 number blocks under 01573, of which 107 are allocated to 82 communications providers.

Kelso phone number format

A Kelso 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 01573 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01573; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01573 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01573 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01573:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	12	`01573 22XXXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	8	`01573 400XXX`
Resilient Limited	3	`01573 360XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	3	`01573 216XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01573 38XXXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01573 248XXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	2	`01573 33XXXX`
(AQ) LIMITED	1	`01573 31XXXX`

…and 74 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.

01573 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01573 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Kelso’s numbers:

01573 2XXXXX · 24 ranges 01573 3XXXXX · 13 ranges 01573 4XXXXX · 18 ranges 01573 5XXXXX · 8 ranges 01573 6XXXXX · 38 ranges 01573 9XXXXX · 6 ranges

Call charges for 01573 numbers

Calls to 01573 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 01573 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Kelso (01573) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01573 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:

01571 Lochinver Area code guide 01572 Oakham Area code guide 01575 Kirriemuir Area code guide 01576 Lockerbie Area code guide

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01573 area code – Kelso