01420 numbers in Alton
01420 is the area code for Alton. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 397 number ranges starting 01420, allocated to 95 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 6% of them.
Who were 01420 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider256 ranges
- BT24 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)9 ranges
- Sky UK Limited5 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited4 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited3 ranges
- AQL Wholesale Ltd2 ranges
- Voxbone SA2 ranges
- Colt Technology Services2 ranges
- Digital Space Group Limited2 ranges
- Fuse 2 Communications Ltd2 ranges
- Verizon UK Limited2 ranges
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Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01420.
Allocations by year
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What a 01420 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.
01420 numbers: common questions
Who owns 01420 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01420 to BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W), Sky UK 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 01420 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01420 becomes +44 1420 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01420 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01420 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 01420 number call you?
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