01243 numbers in Chichester
01243 is the area code for Chichester. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 388 number ranges starting 01243, allocated to 110 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 9% of them.
Who were 01243 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider166 ranges
- BT33 ranges
- Sky UK Limited16 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited14 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited10 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)9 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited8 ranges
- Digital Space Group Limited4 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited4 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited4 ranges
- Colt Technology Services4 ranges
- Media Hawk Ltd3 ranges
+ 99 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01243.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 01243. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01243 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.
01243 numbers: common questions
Who owns 01243 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01243 to BT, Sky UK 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 01243 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01243 becomes +44 1243 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01243 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01243 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 01243 number call you?
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