012424 numbers in Cheltenham
Numbers beginning 012424 are part of the Cheltenham dialling area, whose area code is 01242. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 73 number ranges starting 012424, allocated to 18 providers. The largest holder is Virgin Media Limited, with 5% of them.
Who were 012424 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider46 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited4 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited3 ranges
- GTT-EMEA LTD3 ranges
- Served Up Limited2 ranges
- BT2 ranges
- Colt Technology Services1 range
- TELNYX UK LIMITED1 range
- TTNC Limited1 range
- Digital Space Group Limited1 range
- VoiceHost Limited1 range
- Sky UK Limited1 range
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Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012424.
Allocations by year
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What a 012424 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.
012424 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 012424 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012424 to Virgin Media Limited, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, GTT-EMEA LTD 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 012424 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 012424 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012424 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 012424 number call you?
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