012048 numbers in Bolton
Numbers beginning 012048 are part of the Bolton dialling area, whose area code is 01204. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 64 number ranges starting 012048, allocated to 12 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 28% of them.
Who were 012048 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider21 ranges
- BT18 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited8 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited6 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited2 ranges
- Voxbone SA2 ranges
- Colt Technology Services1 range
- Sky UK Limited1 range
- Virgin Media Limited1 range
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
- Entanet International Ltd1 range
- Zapappi Ltd1 range
+ 1 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012048.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 012048. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 012048 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.
012048 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01204 area code?
01204 is the UK dialling code for Bolton. Calls from a 01204 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 012048 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012048 to BT, Magrathea Telecommunications Limited, GCI Network Solutions 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 012048 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01204 becomes +44 1204 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 012048 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012048 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 012048 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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