01540 Area Code
The dialling code for Kingussie: what 01540 numbers are, who holds them, and what to do about a call you don't recognise.
What Is the 01540 Area Code?
Kingussie landline number. 01540 is the dialling code for Kingussie. Numbers starting 01540 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Kingussie.
Who was the range allocated to?
Ofcom has allocated 01540 numbers to 77 providers. The largest holders are BT, Digital Space Group Limited and Vodafone Ltd (C&W).
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 01540 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 01540 Range
| Number type | Kingussie landline number |
|---|---|
| Area | Kingussie |
| Number format | 01540 XXXXXX |
| Allocated by Ofcom | 33% of the range, to 77 providers |
| First allocation on record | 15 July 1994 |
| Most recent allocation | 26 January 2026 |
Largest holders of 01540 numbers
| Provider (as allocated by Ofcom) | Share of range | First allocated |
|---|---|---|
| BT | 3% | 15 July 1994 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 1% | 30 April 2008 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 1% | 30 September 2019 |
| (Aq) Limited | 1% | 19 October 2011 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 1% | 4 January 2008 |
| Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd | 1% | 19 March 2009 |
71 more providers hold smaller blocks.
Allocation data: Ofcom numbering data, as published 28 October 2026.
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Common Questions About 01540 Numbers
Where is the 01540 area code?
01540 is the dialling code for Kingussie. Numbers starting 01540 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Kingussie.
Is 01540 a mobile number?
No. 01540 is a landline (geographic) area code for Kingussie. UK mobile numbers start with 07.
Who does the 01540 range belong to?
Ofcom has allocated 01540 numbers to 77 providers. The largest holders are BT, Digital Space Group Limited and Vodafone Ltd (C&W). 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 01540 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 01540 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.