01142 numbers in Sheffield
Numbers beginning 01142 are part of the Sheffield dialling area, whose area code is 0114. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 01142, allocated to 14 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 60% of them.
Who were 01142 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT60 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited12 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)8 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited6 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider4 ranges
- Lumen Technologies UK Limited1 range
- Colt Technology Services1 range
- DRD Communications Limited1 range
- TalkTalk Communications Limited1 range
- Redcentric Solutions Limited1 range
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range
- Verizon UK Limited1 range
+ 3 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01142.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 01142. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01142 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.
01142 numbers: common questions
Where is the 0114 area code?
0114 is the UK dialling code for Sheffield. Calls from a 0114 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 01142 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01142 to BT, Virgin Media Limited, Vodafone Ltd (C&W) 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 01142 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0114 becomes +44 114 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01142 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01142 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 01142 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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