01244 numbers in Chester
01244 is the area code for Chester. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 523 number ranges starting 01244, allocated to 113 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 25% of them.
Who were 01244 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider143 ranges
- BT129 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)35 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited24 ranges
- Sky UK Limited17 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited12 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited10 ranges
- Lumen Technologies UK Limited8 ranges
- Colt Technology Services7 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited7 ranges
- Daisy Communications Ltd6 ranges
- Voxbone SA5 ranges
+ 102 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01244.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 01244. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01244 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.
01244 numbers: common questions
Who owns 01244 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01244 to BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W), Gamma Telecom Holdings 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 01244 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01244 becomes +44 1244 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01244 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01244 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 01244 number call you?
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