How much does it cost to call a 01598 number?

Calls to 01598 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 01598 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01598 so a call looks like it’s from Lynton 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 Lynton number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01598 XXXXXX becomes +44 1598 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.

01598 Area Code – Lynton | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01598 area code?

01598 is the UK geographic dialling code for Lynton. Any number written as 01598 XXXXXX is tied to the Lynton dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01598 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01598
Area: Lynton
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01598 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1598 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 514
Blocks in service: 94
Range holders: 81

Where is the 01598 area code?

The 01598 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Lynton. Because 01598 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Lynton dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01598 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 514 number blocks under 01598, of which 94 are allocated to 81 communications providers.

Lynton phone number format

A Lynton 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 01598 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01598; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01598 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01598 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01598:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	8	`01598 720XXX`
BT	4	`01598 71XXXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01598 297XXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01598 475XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	2	`01598 268XXX`
(AQ) LIMITED	1	`01598 23XXXX`
24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd	1	`01598 491XXX`
API Telecom Limited	1	`01598 455XXX`

…and 73 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.

01598 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01598 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Lynton’s numbers:

01598 2XXXXX · 11 ranges 01598 3XXXXX · 10 ranges 01598 4XXXXX · 52 ranges 01598 5XXXXX · 6 ranges 01598 7XXXXX · 15 ranges

Call charges for 01598 numbers

Calls to 01598 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 01598 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Lynton (01598) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01598 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:

01595 Lerwick Area code guide 01597 Llandrindod Wells Area code guide 01599 Kyle Area code guide 01600 Monmouth Area code guide

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01598 area code – Lynton