012453 numbers in Chelmsford
Numbers beginning 012453 are part of the Chelmsford dialling area, whose area code is 01245. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 19 number ranges starting 012453, allocated to 12 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 37% of them.
Who were 012453 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT7 ranges
- Internexus Networks Limited1 range
- Bicom Systems EURL1 range
- ICC Networks Ltd1 range
- Simwood eSMS Limited1 range
- TalkTalk Communications Limited1 range
- IOVOX Limited1 range
- Ziron Limited1 range
- AQL Wholesale Ltd1 range
- Linear Telecoms Limited1 range
- Media Hawk Ltd1 range
- Not allocated to a provider1 range
+ 1 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012453.
Allocations by year
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What a 012453 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.
012453 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01245 area code?
01245 is the UK dialling code for Chelmsford. Calls from a 01245 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 012453 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012453 to BT, Internexus Networks Limited, Bicom Systems EURL 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 012453 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01245 becomes +44 1245 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 012453 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012453 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 012453 number call you?
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