012444 numbers in Chester
Numbers beginning 012444 are part of the Chester dialling area, whose area code is 01244. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 73 number ranges starting 012444, allocated to 20 providers. The largest holder is Magrathea Telecommunications Limited, with 10% of them.
Who were 012444 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider34 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited7 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)7 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited6 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited3 ranges
- Vectone Mobile Limited1 range
- TeleWare Group Limited1 range
- Nodemax Limited1 range
- CFL Communications Ltd1 range
- Commi Holdings Limited1 range
- Solutios Limited1 range
- Sky UK Limited1 range
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Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012444.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 012444. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 012444 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.
012444 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01244 area code?
01244 is the UK dialling code for Chester. Calls from a 01244 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 012444 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012444 to Magrathea Telecommunications Limited, Vodafone Ltd (C&W), GCI Network Solutions 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 012444 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01244 becomes +44 1244 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 012444 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012444 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 012444 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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