01622 Area Code
The dialling code for Maidstone: what 01622 numbers are, who holds them, and what to do about a call you don't recognise.
What Is the 01622 Area Code?
Maidstone landline number. 01622 is the dialling code for Maidstone. Numbers starting 01622 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Maidstone.
Who was the range allocated to?
Ofcom has allocated 01622 numbers to 111 providers. The largest holders are BT, Virgin Media 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 01622 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 01622 Range
| Number type | Maidstone landline number |
|---|---|
| Area | Maidstone |
| Number format | 01622 XXXXXX |
| Allocated by Ofcom | 63% of the range, to 111 providers |
| First allocation on record | 15 July 1994 |
| Most recent allocation | 23 September 2026 |
Largest holders of 01622 numbers
| Provider (as allocated by Ofcom) | Share of range | First allocated |
|---|---|---|
| BT | 29% | 15 July 1994 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 3% | 17 March 2016 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 3% | 6 September 2013 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 3% | 13 March 2004 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2% | 25 April 2017 |
| Sky UK Limited | 2% | 1 July 2013 |
105 more providers hold smaller blocks.
Allocation data: Ofcom numbering data, as published 28 October 2026.
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Common Questions About 01622 Numbers
Where is the 01622 area code?
01622 is the dialling code for Maidstone. Numbers starting 01622 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Maidstone.
Is 01622 a mobile number?
No. 01622 is a landline (geographic) area code for Maidstone. UK mobile numbers start with 07.
Who does the 01622 range belong to?
Ofcom has allocated 01622 numbers to 111 providers. The largest holders are BT, Virgin Media 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 01622 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 01622 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.