012456 numbers in Chelmsford
Numbers beginning 012456 are part of the Chelmsford dialling area, whose area code is 01245. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 64 number ranges starting 012456, allocated to 13 providers. The largest holder is Virgin Media Limited, with 16% of them.
Who were 012456 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider31 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited10 ranges
- Sky UK Limited7 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited4 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)2 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited2 ranges
- TGL Services (UK) Ltd1 range
- Internet of Things Limited1 range
- Media Hawk Ltd1 range
- Bink Broadband Ltd1 range
- GCI Network Solutions Limited1 range
- IOVOX Limited1 range
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Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012456.
Allocations by year
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What a 012456 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.
012456 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 012456 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012456 to Virgin Media Limited, Sky UK Limited, TalkTalk Communications 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 012456 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 012456 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012456 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 012456 number call you?
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