02879 numbers in Magherafelt
Numbers beginning 02879 are part of the Magherafelt dialling area, whose area code is 028. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 334 number ranges starting 02879, allocated to 69 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 4% of them.
Who were 02879 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider239 ranges
- BT12 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited12 ranges
- Digital Space Group Limited2 ranges
- Fuse 2 Communications Ltd2 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited2 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited2 ranges
- NFON UK Ltd1 range
- 8x8 Communications UK Limited1 range
- Solutios Limited1 range
- Barritel Limited1 range
- Atomstream Limited1 range
+ 58 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 02879.
Allocations by year
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What a 02879 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.
02879 numbers: common questions
Where is the 028 area code?
028 is the UK dialling code for Magherafelt. Calls from a 028 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 02879 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 02879 to BT, GCI Network Solutions Limited, Digital Space Group 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 02879 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 028 becomes +44 28 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 02879 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 02879 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 02879 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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