01676 Area Code
The dialling code for Meriden: what 01676 numbers are, who holds them, and what to do about a call you don't recognise.
What Is the 01676 Area Code?
Meriden landline number. 01676 is the dialling code for Meriden. Numbers starting 01676 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Meriden.
Who was the range allocated to?
Ofcom has allocated 01676 numbers to 85 providers. The largest holders are BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W) and AQL Wholesale Ltd.
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 01676 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 01676 Range
| Number type | Meriden landline number |
|---|---|
| Area | Meriden |
| Number format | 01676 XXXXXX |
| Allocated by Ofcom | 39% of the range, to 85 providers |
| First allocation on record | 15 July 1994 |
| Most recent allocation | 26 January 2026 |
Largest holders of 01676 numbers
| Provider (as allocated by Ofcom) | Share of range | First allocated |
|---|---|---|
| BT | 3% | 15 July 1994 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 2% | 9 September 2013 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 2% | 4 August 2006 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2% | 26 April 2017 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 1% | 16 May 2008 |
| (Aq) Limited | 1% | 12 September 2012 |
79 more providers hold smaller blocks.
Allocation data: Ofcom numbering data, as published 28 October 2026.
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Common Questions About 01676 Numbers
Where is the 01676 area code?
01676 is the dialling code for Meriden. Numbers starting 01676 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Meriden.
Is 01676 a mobile number?
No. 01676 is a landline (geographic) area code for Meriden. UK mobile numbers start with 07.
Who does the 01676 range belong to?
Ofcom has allocated 01676 numbers to 85 providers. The largest holders are BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W) and AQL Wholesale Ltd. 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 01676 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 01676 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.