012423 numbers in Cheltenham
Numbers beginning 012423 are part of the Cheltenham dialling area, whose area code is 01242. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 012423, allocated to 65 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 7% of them.
Who were 012423 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider13 ranges
- BT7 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited6 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited5 ranges
- Colt Technology Services3 ranges
- IOVOX Limited2 ranges
- Digital Space Group Limited2 ranges
- Voxbone SA2 ranges
- Fuse 2 Communications Ltd2 ranges
- Media Hawk Ltd2 ranges
- (AQ) LIMITED1 range
- Tuxtel Ltd1 range
+ 54 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012423.
Allocations by year
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What a 012423 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.
012423 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01242 area code?
01242 is the UK dialling code for Cheltenham. Calls from a 01242 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 012423 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012423 to BT, TalkTalk Communications Limited, Gamma Telecom Holdings 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 012423 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 012423 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012423 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 012423 number call you?
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