How much does it cost to call a 01579 number?

Calls to 01579 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 01579 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01579 so a call looks like it’s from Liskeard 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 Liskeard number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01579 XXXXXX becomes +44 1579 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.

01579 Area Code – Liskeard | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01579 area code?

01579 is the UK geographic dialling code for Liskeard. Any number written as 01579 XXXXXX is tied to the Liskeard dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01579 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01579
Area: Liskeard
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01579 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1579 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 442
Blocks in service: 111
Range holders: 86

Where is the 01579 area code?

The 01579 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Liskeard. Because 01579 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Liskeard dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01579 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 01579, of which 111 are allocated to 86 communications providers.

Liskeard phone number format

A Liskeard 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 01579 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01579; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01579 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01579 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01579:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	9	`01579 32XXXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	8	`01579 550XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	4	`01579 208XXX`
Sky UK Limited	3	`01579 532XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01579 237XXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01579 535XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	2	`01579 59XXXX`
Six Degrees Technology Group Limited	2	`01579 540XXX`

…and 78 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.

01579 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01579 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Liskeard’s numbers:

01579 2XXXXX · 18 ranges 01579 3XXXXX · 8 ranges 01579 4XXXXX · 9 ranges 01579 5XXXXX · 34 ranges 01579 6XXXXX · 34 ranges 01579 8XXXXX · 8 ranges

Call charges for 01579 numbers

Calls to 01579 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 01579 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Liskeard (01579) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01579 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:

01577 Kinross Area code guide 01578 Lauder Area code guide 01580 Cranbrook Area code guide 01581 New Luce Area code guide

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01579 area code – Liskeard