How much does it cost to call a 01989 number?

Calls to 01989 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 01989 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01989 so a call looks like it’s from Ross-on-Wye 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 Ross-on-Wye number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01989 XXXXXX becomes +44 1989 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.

01989 Area Code – Ross-on-Wye | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01989 area code?

01989 is the UK geographic dialling code for Ross-on-Wye. Any number written as 01989 XXXXXX is tied to the Ross-on-Wye dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01989 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01989
Area: Ross-on-Wye
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01989 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1989 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 397
Blocks in service: 102
Range holders: 86

Where is the 01989 area code?

The 01989 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Ross-on-Wye. Because 01989 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Ross-on-Wye dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01989 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 397 number blocks under 01989, of which 102 are allocated to 86 communications providers.

Ross-on-Wye phone number format

A Ross-on-Wye 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 01989 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01989; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01989 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01989 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01989:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	10	`01989 56XXXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	3	`01989 218XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01989 27XXXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01989 519XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	2	`01989 476XXX`
Sky UK Limited	2	`01989 485XXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	2	`01989 58XXXX`
(AQ) LIMITED	1	`01989 20XXXX`

…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.

01989 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01989 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Ross-on-Wye’s numbers:

01989 2XXXXX · 10 ranges 01989 3XXXXX · 16 ranges 01989 4XXXXX · 29 ranges 01989 5XXXXX · 17 ranges 01989 6XXXXX · 15 ranges 01989 7XXXXX · 9 ranges 01989 9XXXXX · 6 ranges

Call charges for 01989 numbers

Calls to 01989 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 01989 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Ross-on-Wye (01989) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01989 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:

01987 Ebbsfleet Area code guide 01988 Wigtown Area code guide 01992 Lea Valley Area code guide 01993 Witney Area code guide

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01989 area code – Ross-on-Wye