01482 Area Code
The dialling code for Hull: what 01482 numbers are, who holds them, and what to do about a call you don't recognise.
What Is the 01482 Area Code?
Hull landline number. 01482 is the dialling code for Hull. Numbers starting 01482 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Hull.
Who was the range allocated to?
Ofcom has allocated 01482 numbers to 88 providers. The largest holders are KCOM Group Ltd, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited and BT.
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 01482 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 01482 Range
| Number type | Hull landline number |
|---|---|
| Area | Hull |
| Number format | 01482 XXXXXX |
| Allocated by Ofcom | 68% of the range, to 88 providers |
| First allocation on record | 15 July 1994 |
| Most recent allocation | 1 October 2026 |
Largest holders of 01482 numbers
| Provider (as allocated by Ofcom) | Share of range | First allocated |
|---|---|---|
| KCOM Group Ltd | 46% | 15 July 1994 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 3% | 24 December 2004 |
| BT | 2% | 23 December 2004 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 2% | 28 January 2010 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 1% | 18 June 2013 |
| Lumen Technologies UK Limited | 1% | 29 August 2001 |
82 more providers hold smaller blocks.
Allocation data: Ofcom numbering data, as published 28 October 2026.
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Common Questions About 01482 Numbers
Where is the 01482 area code?
01482 is the dialling code for Hull. Numbers starting 01482 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Hull.
Is 01482 a mobile number?
No. 01482 is a landline (geographic) area code for Hull. UK mobile numbers start with 07.
Who does the 01482 range belong to?
Ofcom has allocated 01482 numbers to 88 providers. The largest holders are KCOM Group Ltd, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited and BT. 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 01482 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 01482 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.