012426 numbers in Cheltenham
Numbers beginning 012426 are part of the Cheltenham dialling area, whose area code is 01242. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 19 number ranges starting 012426, allocated to 5 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 26% of them.
Who were 012426 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider9 ranges
- BT5 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)2 ranges
- AQL Wholesale Ltd1 range
- Virgin Media Limited1 range
- Digitech Solutions Global Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012426.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 012426. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 012426 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.
012426 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 012426 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012426 to BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W), AQL Wholesale 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 012426 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 012426 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012426 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 012426 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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