012242 numbers in Aberdeen
Numbers beginning 012242 are part of the Aberdeen dialling area, whose area code is 01224. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 012242, allocated to 1 provider.
Who were 012242 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT10 ranges
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012242.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 012242. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 012242 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.
012242 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01224 area code?
01224 is the UK dialling code for Aberdeen. Calls from a 01224 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 012242 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012242 to BT. 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 012242 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01224 becomes +44 1224 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 012242 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012242 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 012242 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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