Calls from 01568 369 XXX — Leominster
Block 01568 369 XXX is allocated by Ofcom to TalkTalk, on the Leominster exchange (allocated 2012).
01568 369 XXX is a number block in Leominster, in the historic county of Herefordshire, an area with a population of approximately 11,691. Standard landlines in this area use the format 01568 369123, with the first part being the dialling code and the rest being the local number.
This block — 01568 369 XXX — was allocated by Ofcom to TalkTalk in 2012. TalkTalk either operates the numbers directly or sub-allocates them to resellers and downstream carriers, which is why a single 01568 369 XXX prefix can be used by many different organisations. You can verify any allocation against Ofcom's National Telephone Numbering Plan, which is updated weekly.
Some 01568 369 XXX calls are silent — your phone rings, you answer, and nobody is there. These are usually 'predictive dialler' calls made by call-centres that dialled more numbers than they have agents available to handle. Ofcom rules require any unanswered abandoned call to play a short identifying message; if it doesn't, you can report the caller to Ofcom.
If a 01568 369 XXX number called you and you're not sure who it was, the safest steps are: don't return the call until you've verified it (search the full number online first), don't share personal or financial details, and register the number with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) if it's a marketing call. Persistent unwanted calls can be reported to Ofcom and the ICO. To block a specific number on most UK mobiles and landlines, you can also enable network-level call screening through your provider.
FAQs about 01568 369 XXX
Is 01568 369 XXX a real UK phone number?
Yes. 01568 369 XXX is part of an Ofcom-allocated UK number block — any number starting with that prefix is a real, dialable UK number assigned by Ofcom to TalkTalk for use on the UK public telephone network.
Who owns the 01568 369 XXX number block?
01568 369 XXX is currently allocated to TalkTalk in Ofcom's National Telephone Numbering Plan. The allocated carrier may operate the numbers directly or sub-allocate them to downstream resellers — both arrangements are normal under UK telecoms rules.
Where is a 01568 369 XXX number based?
01568 369 XXX is associated with Leominster. UK geographic numbers historically indicated the location of the line, although VoIP services and number-portability rules mean a 01568 369 XXX number can technically be used anywhere a CP routes it. For most UK landlines the geographic match still holds.
How do I block calls from 01568 369 XXX?
On most UK smartphones, open the recent-calls list, tap the number, and choose 'Block this caller'. UK landlines from BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media include free 'BT Call Protect'-style screening you can enable in your provider's app. You can also register your number with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) at tpsonline.org.uk to opt out of legitimate UK marketing calls.
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