01278 Area Code
The dialling code for Bridgwater: what 01278 numbers are, who holds them, and what to do about a call you don't recognise.
What Is the 01278 Area Code?
Bridgwater landline number. 01278 is the dialling code for Bridgwater. Numbers starting 01278 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Bridgwater.
Who was the range allocated to?
Ofcom has allocated 01278 numbers to 103 providers. The largest holders are BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W) and GCI Network Solutions Limited.
Numbers can be moved (ported) between networks, so the network a caller uses today may not be the one Ofcom allocated the block to. The allocation does not identify the person or business using a number.
Had a call from a 01278 number you don't recognise?
We can't tell you who called: an area code only shows the type of number and the provider Ofcom allocated the range to.
- Don't call back in a hurry, even if a message says it's urgent. Never give bank details or security codes on a call you didn't expect.
- Block the number from your phone's recent calls list.
- Forward scam texts free to 7726. Report unwanted marketing calls to the ICO, and see Ofcom's advice on scam calls.
- Register your number with the Telephone Preference Service to opt out of sales calls.
About the 01278 Range
| Number type | Bridgwater landline number |
|---|---|
| Area | Bridgwater |
| Number format | 01278 XXXXXX |
| Allocated by Ofcom | 50% of the range, to 103 providers |
| First allocation on record | 15 July 1994 |
| Most recent allocation | 26 January 2026 |
Largest holders of 01278 numbers
| Provider (as allocated by Ofcom) | Share of range | First allocated |
|---|---|---|
| BT | 20% | 15 July 1994 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 3% | 25 July 2013 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2% | 20 April 2017 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 1% | 22 December 2004 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 1% | 21 June 2006 |
| Citrus Telecommunications Ltd | 1% | 11 April 2006 |
97 more providers hold smaller blocks.
Allocation data: Ofcom numbering data, as published 28 October 2026.
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Common Questions About 01278 Numbers
Where is the 01278 area code?
01278 is the dialling code for Bridgwater. Numbers starting 01278 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Bridgwater.
Is 01278 a mobile number?
No. 01278 is a landline (geographic) area code for Bridgwater. UK mobile numbers start with 07.
Who does the 01278 range belong to?
Ofcom has allocated 01278 numbers to 103 providers. The largest holders are BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W) and GCI Network Solutions Limited. Numbers can be moved (ported) between networks, so the network a caller uses today may not be the one Ofcom allocated the block to. The allocation does not identify the person or business using a number.
Who called me from a 01278 number?
We can't tell you who called. An area code only shows the type of number and which provider Ofcom allocated the range to. If you don't recognise a 01278 number, don't call back in a hurry, and never give out bank details or security codes on a call you didn't expect.
Block the number from your phone's recent calls list. Forward scam texts free to 7726, report unwanted marketing calls to the ICO, and see Ofcom's advice on scam calls.