012238 numbers in Cambridge
Numbers beginning 012238 are part of the Cambridge dialling area, whose area code is 01223. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 82 number ranges starting 012238, allocated to 10 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 61% of them.
Who were 012238 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT50 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited14 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited7 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider3 ranges
- Colt Technology Services2 ranges
- Barritel Limited1 range
- IOVOX Limited1 range
- Invosys Limited1 range
- Media Hawk Ltd1 range
- Sky UK Limited1 range
- Digital Select Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012238.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 012238. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 012238 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.
012238 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01223 area code?
01223 is the UK dialling code for Cambridge. Calls from a 01223 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 012238 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012238 to BT, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, Magrathea Telecommunications 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 012238 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01223 becomes +44 1223 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 012238 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012238 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 012238 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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