01388 Bishop Auckland Phone Numbers

Bishop Auckland has Auckland Castle at its heart and Weardale on its doorstep, and a 01388 number tells customers your business is rooted in South West Durham.

Our 01388 Bishop Auckland phone numbers can ring on a mobile in the Market Place, a handset in Spennymoor or a laptop app at home, and one UK-based team keeps each of them running.

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Benefits of Virtual 01388 Bishop Auckland Phone Numbers

You can keep the numbers you have by letting them move to us, or ask for new ones. These are the advantages of 01388 Bishop Auckland phone numbers:

Home Ground Credibility: Callers from Crook to Shildon read 01388 as a local business.
Your Choice Of Device: Send calls to a mobile, a desk phone or your VoIP system, and switch whenever the day changes.
Print It Proudly: A Bishop Auckland number looks right on vans, signs, menus and flyers.
Nothing To Install: We do the setup and tell you when the number is switched on.

From the Market Place to Spennymoor and Shildon, firms use 01388 Bishop Auckland phone numbers. If you would like desk phones and apps as well, read about our business phone system in Bishop Auckland service.

On our VoIP phone systems page you can see how handsets and apps work with a Bishop Auckland number.

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Why Bishop Auckland Businesses Choose a Local Number

Bishop Auckland is a market town reborn around Auckland Castle, the Spanish Gallery and Kynren, with a strong industrial tradition kept alive by engineering firms at nearby Newton Aycliffe and Shildon.

01388 Bishop Auckland phone numbers tie a business to that community, and they suit a firm in Crook or Spennymoor as well as one in the Market Place.

Visitor and hospitality businesses gather around the Market Place and the castle, builders and tradesmen around Spennymoor and Crook, and engineering suppliers along the roads to Shildon and Newton Aycliffe.

A Bishop Auckland number lets any company, wherever it is based, speak to those customers on a code they trust.

Newer ventures take 01388 Bishop Auckland phone numbers to appear settled before they have premises, and firms in Durham, Darlington or Barnard Castle add one to reassure local customers.

On a van parked in Spennymoor, a notice in Crook or a leaflet at a Weardale visitor stop, a 01388 number reaches South West Durham without an office in the town.

How to Get Your 01388 Bishop Auckland Phone Number

Port or Choose New

Transfer the number your customers already know, or pick a new 01388 number.

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Pick Your Ideal Number

Look at free 01388 Bishop Auckland phone numbers, 03 numbers and codes from other places in the UK.

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Set Your Routing Preferences

Choose who answers calls, and where they go in the evening.

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When you confirm, we arrange the number and let you know the moment it is live. A broadband quote is available too if you need one.

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What Is the 01388 Area Code and Where Does It Reach?

The 01388 area code covers Bishop Auckland and the towns around it, including Spennymoor, Crook and Shildon. It takes in the Market Place, Auckland Castle and districts such as:

Town Centre
Market Place
Henknowle
Escomb
Etherley
Coundon
West Auckland
St Helen Auckland
Evenwood
Cockfield
Witton Park
Newfield
Willington
Crook
Tow Law
Wolsingham
Spennymoor
Tudhoe
Byers Green
Whitworth
Bowburn
Shildon
Eldon
Leasingthorne

Show all areas covered by the 01388 code

Bishop Auckland town

Town Centre
Market Place
Henknowle
Escomb
Etherley
Coundon
Newfield
St Helen Auckland
West Auckland
Evenwood
Cockfield

Crook, Willington and Weardale gateway

Crook
Willington
Tow Law
Wolsingham
Witton Park
Helmington Row
Stanley Crook

Spennymoor and the north

Spennymoor
Tudhoe
Byers Green
Whitworth
Bowburn
Middlestone Moor
Kirk Merrington

Shildon and the south east

Shildon
Eldon
Leasingthorne
Thickley
Close House
Binchester

Newton Aycliffe, Barnard Castle and Ferryhill sit outside the 01388 area. If you are unsure about an address, we will gladly check it before you order.

A 01388 number will happily ring a team in Barnard Castle or a home worker in Weardale, as well as an office in the Market Place, and customers in every place listed above will recognise the code.

For handsets, apps and a complete phone system, our business phone system in Bishop Auckland page has everything.

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Town hall with a clock tower in Bishop Auckland

01388 areaBishop Auckland and South West Durham

Call forwarding

Market Place Mobile

Spennymoor Desk phone

Shildon Laptop app

Dialling 01388 Numbers and Nearby Area Codes

One geographic code, 01388, covers Bishop Auckland, Spennymoor and Crook, with six digits after it. Here is how to dial it, and the towns nearby that use another code.

Inside the UK

Dial the full number

Dial 01388 and then the six digits that follow, for example 01388 xxx xxx. It is the same on a landline, a mobile or an app.

From abroad

Use +44 and drop the zero

From abroad, dial +44 1388 and the six digits, and leave out the first zero of the area code.

Nearby towns

Other codes close by

Darlington and Newton Aycliffe use 01325, Barnard Castle 01833, Ferryhill 01740, Consett 01207 and Durham 0191. We can supply numbers for those places too.

If you want a 01388 number next to one of these, tell us and we will route the pair together.

01388 Bishop Auckland Phone Numbers at a Glance

The facts about 01388 Bishop Auckland phone numbers, gathered in one place.

Area code	01388, the dialling code for Bishop Auckland, Spennymoor, Crook and Shildon
Number format	01388 followed by six digits, such as 01388 6xx xxx
Number type	A geographic number of the landline type, able to deliver calls to a mobile, a desk handset or a laptop app
Neighbouring codes	Darlington 01325, Barnard Castle 01833, Ferryhill 01740, Durham 0191
Cost to call	This depends on the caller’s provider and plan, and many bundles already include geographic calls
Where it can be answered	Anywhere in the UK

The providers that issue Bishop Auckland numbers are regulated by Ofcom, and calls travel across Tier 1 networks. You can move a number you own or begin with a new one, and answer from any address. Talk to our team about numbers and pricing.

How a Bishop Auckland Number Is Set Up

Choose a 01388 number, say where its calls should land, and our engineers take over.

Your 01388 Bishop Auckland phone numbers will ring on a mobile, a handset on a desk, a laptop softphone or a hosted phone system, and a short message to us changes the destination.

When a business moves from the Market Place to Spennymoor, or from Crook to Shildon, the number stays put for callers.

A number you own can be brought across, and more 01388 Bishop Auckland phone numbers can be added for a second site or a season.

Get Started Today with Affordable and Flexible Plans

If you ask, we will send a list of the 01388 Bishop Auckland phone numbers that are free this week. After you choose we organise the forwarding and confirm the day it begins.

Request a quote for prices, and a friendly member of our team will explain every figure.

Many firms are reluctant to give up a number that customers have known for years. Give us the number and the name of your supplier, and we will work out how to bring it across.

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International Telephone Numbers

Our platform suppliers can offer numbers in more than 100 countries. A visitor planning a trip from Spain or America rings a local number and the call reaches Bishop Auckland, which helps tourism and heritage businesses with customers overseas.

The numbers are carried over Tier 1 networks, including calls between your team and customers abroad.

Tell us where your customers live and we will outline the options and what each costs.

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Supplying Business Communications Since 2004

Bishop Auckland, County Durham and businesses across the UK depend on Blake Telecom for business phone numbers and communications services.

Find Numbers to Other UK Destinations

Should you serve customers in other parts of the country, our UK business phone numbers give you a number that looks local in their town, and our VoIP phone solutions expand as you take on staff.

Many firms in South West Durham add a hosted PBX or Cloud PBX behind their number, along with UCaaS and CCaaS platforms for messaging, video and contact centre use.

A CRM link files every call against the right customer, and AI-generated call summaries draft the notes for you. Business mobiles help people who work outdoors, and fibre broadband or business broadband from us gives calls a dependable line.

Recognition Behind Your 01388 Bishop Auckland Phone Numbers

It is sensible to check who is behind 01388 Bishop Auckland phone numbers before you buy them.

Two Gold awards went to our platform in 2026, the 2025 GigaOm Radar lists it among the Leaders, and Blake Telecom has been named a Most Trusted Business Communications Specialist by Corporate Vision.

In 2026 the platform we install collected two Gold awards, in 2025 it reached Leader status in the GigaOm Radar, and Blake Telecom holds a Corporate Vision title.

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Stevie® Awards

Customer Service Team of the Year

At the 24th American Business Awards in April 2026 the platform won this title, plus Gold for Achievement in Management, two Silvers and a Bronze.

Gold · 2026

NY Product Design Awards

Product UX

Gold in April 2026 for the platform’s mobile workspace, which puts calls, video and team chat into one screen.

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Leader · 2025

GigaOm Radar

Contact Centre as a Service

Placed as a Leader and Fast Mover in the 2025 GigaOm Radar for CCaaS, a review that weighs contact centre platforms on features and how quickly they develop.

Most Trusted Business Communications Specialist 2026, UKAwarded to Blake Telecom by Corporate Vision

The platform we supply won these awards. Verified reviews from its users are listed on Gartner Peer Insights.

What Customers Say About Working With Blake Telecom

We set up in business communications in 2004 and have stayed in it. A UK-based team plans your 01388 Bishop Auckland phone numbers, tests them before launch and remains close at hand.

Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google

Blake Telecom have been supplying our business communications for well over 10 years. We have found both their systems and support to be fully robust, and they have given an excellent service throughout, with value for money for their products. Their approach to helping our business has always been excellent from every aspect and I would highly recommend their services.

T. JaggerManaging Director, TD Jagger

Blake Telecom have been paramount to the growth of our business by continuing to offer our business the very highest level of service. The equipment we have been supplied has been extremely flexible, allowing us to adapt as our needs change. Blake Telecom’s knowledge and expertise have been very professional, and we look forward to working together on our future projects.

S. FerryOperations Director, DFAM

Blake Telecom have revolutionised the way we operate. They have gone the extra mile in making the setup process painless, and it was easy to install. Any questions are dealt with quickly and efficiently, and the staff are a pleasure to deal with. I truly wish we had found them years ago. We recommend Blake Telecom to many of our suppliers and even customers whenever we can.

W. McKiernanDirector, Revolution Wheels International

When we moved to rural office space, without the benefit of reasonable broadband speed or any telephony services in place, Blake Telecom directed us to alternatives, and the solution we have is excellent. 4G Wi-Fi VoIP serves our current needs and situation perfectly. The team were succinct in their explanation of what we could achieve, providing something promptly and getting this set up with minimum fuss and delay.

G. BlenkinsopManaging Director, Wisemove

Questions About 01388 Bishop Auckland Phone Numbers

Bishop Auckland firms ask a steady stream of questions about 01388 Bishop Auckland phone numbers. You will find the answers here, more reading on our blog and a direct route to the team through the contact page.

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Which 01388 Bishop Auckland phone numbers can I choose?

Does Bishop Auckland have more than one dialling code?

Is a 01388 number a landline?

Can I use a Bishop Auckland number if my business is based elsewhere?

Do I need a Bishop Auckland address to get a 01388 number?

Can several people share one 01388 number?

Does a 01388 number cover the whole of South West Durham?

How much does it cost to call a 01388 number?

How long does it take to get a Bishop Auckland number?

What happens to my 01388 number if the internet goes down?

Can I keep my existing Bishop Auckland phone number?

Can I record my calls?

Can I have an international number?

Let’s Set Up Your Bishop Auckland Number

Do you want 01388 Bishop Auckland phone numbers that show customers you are part of South West Durham? Get in touch and we will say which are free and where the calls could ring.

We start by finding what is free, then agree with you where calls should go, then do the setup. Some local firms began with one number and added another when they took on a second site.

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You can phone the team on weekdays between 9am and 5.30pm, and the contact page shows other ways to get in touch.

Choose from available 01388 Bishop Auckland phone numbers
Calls routed to mobiles, desk phones or apps
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Reviewed by Aaron Barrowman, Engineer at Blake Telecom, on 23/10/2026.