0118 area code: Reading
0118 is the area code for Reading. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 1,000 number ranges starting 0118, allocated to 141 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 8% of them.
Who were 0118 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider706 ranges
- BT84 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)17 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited14 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited11 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited9 ranges
- Colt Technology Services6 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited4 ranges
- Verizon UK Limited4 ranges
- Digital Space Group Limited3 ranges
- Sky UK Limited3 ranges
- Barritel Limited3 ranges
+ 130 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0118.
Allocations by year
Explore by the next digit
Each block below starts 0118. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 0118 number tells you
What it is
Ordinary landline numbers tied to a place. The area code tells you which dialling area the number was issued for – 0161 is Manchester, 020 is London, 01388 is Bishop Auckland.
What it costs
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Watch out for
A local-looking number feels familiar, which is exactly why scammers spoof them. A local area code is not proof the caller is local.
0118 numbers: common questions
Where is the 0118 area code?
0118 is the UK dialling code for Reading. Calls from a 0118 number were made from a phone line issued for that area – although caller ID can be faked, so a local code is not proof the caller is local.
Who owns 0118 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0118 to BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W), Virgin Media Limited and others. Numbers can be moved between providers, so this shows who the range was originally given to – not who is using a particular number today.
How do I call a 0118 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0118 becomes +44 118 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0118 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 0118 number a scam?
A local-looking number feels familiar, which is exactly why scammers spoof them. A local area code is not proof the caller is local. Check the full number on Who’s Calling to see if it belongs to a verified business and what other people have reported.
Did a 0118 number call you?
Check the full number to see if it belongs to a verified UK business and what other people have reported.
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