01642 numbers in Middlesbrough
01642 is the area code for Middlesbrough. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 559 number ranges starting 01642, allocated to 83 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 37% of them.
Who were 01642 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT208 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider133 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited33 ranges
- Sky UK Limited31 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited21 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited17 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)9 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited8 ranges
- Colt Technology Services7 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited5 ranges
- Daisy Communications Ltd3 ranges
- Lumen Technologies UK Limited3 ranges
+ 72 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01642.
Allocations by year
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What a 01642 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.
01642 numbers: common questions
Who owns 01642 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01642 to BT, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, 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 01642 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01642 becomes +44 1642 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01642 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01642 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 01642 number call you?
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