01242 numbers in Cheltenham
01242 is the area code for Cheltenham. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 379 number ranges starting 01242, allocated to 104 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 10% of them.
Who were 01242 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider171 ranges
- BT39 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited15 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited8 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)7 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited7 ranges
- Colt Technology Services7 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited7 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited6 ranges
- Digital Space Group Limited3 ranges
- Voxbone SA3 ranges
- GTT-EMEA LTD3 ranges
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Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01242.
Allocations by year
Explore by the next digit
Each block below starts 01242. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01242 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.
01242 numbers: common questions
Who owns 01242 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01242 to BT, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, Virgin Media 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 01242 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01242 becomes +44 1242 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01242 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01242 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 01242 number call you?
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