012446 numbers in Chester
Numbers beginning 012446 are part of the Chester dialling area, whose area code is 01244. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 64 number ranges starting 012446, allocated to 23 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 47% of them.
Who were 012446 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT30 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited5 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited4 ranges
- Sky UK Limited2 ranges
- Digital Space Group Limited2 ranges
- Colt Technology Services2 ranges
- Voxbone SA2 ranges
- (AQ) LIMITED1 range
- Redwood Technologies Ltd1 range
- Barritel Limited1 range
- Media Hawk Ltd1 range
- VoIP-Un Limited1 range
+ 12 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012446.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 012446. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 012446 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.
012446 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 012446 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012446 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 012446 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 012446 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012446 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 012446 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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