How much does it cost to call a 01722 number?

Calls to 01722 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 01722 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01722 so a call looks like it’s from Salisbury 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 Salisbury number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01722 XXXXXX becomes +44 1722 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.

01722 Area Code – Salisbury | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01722 area code?

01722 is the UK geographic dialling code for Salisbury. Any number written as 01722 XXXXXX is tied to the Salisbury dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01722 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01722
Area: Salisbury
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01722 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1722 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 460
Blocks in service: 161
Range holders: 108

Where is the 01722 area code?

The 01722 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Salisbury. Because 01722 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Salisbury dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01722 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 460 number blocks under 01722, of which 161 are allocated to 108 communications providers.

Salisbury phone number format

A Salisbury 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 01722 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01722; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01722 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01722 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01722:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	15	`01722 31XXXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	12	`01722 620XXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	5	`01722 44XXXX`
Sky UK Limited	5	`01722 679XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	4	`01722 237XXX`
Colt Technology Services	3	`01722 547XXX`
Lumen Technologies UK Limited	3	`01722 720XXX`
Resilient Limited	3	`01722 290XXX`

…and 100 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.

01722 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01722 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Salisbury’s numbers:

01722 1XXXXX · 1 ranges 01722 2XXXXX · 13 ranges 01722 3XXXXX · 7 ranges 01722 4XXXXX · 16 ranges 01722 5XXXXX · 29 ranges 01722 6XXXXX · 73 ranges 01722 7XXXXX · 18 ranges 01722 8XXXXX · 4 ranges

Call charges for 01722 numbers

Calls to 01722 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 01722 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Salisbury (01722) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01722 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:

01720 Isles of Scilly Area code guide 01721 Peebles Area code guide 01723 Scarborough Area code guide 01724 Scunthorpe Area code guide

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01722 area code – Salisbury