012457 numbers in Chelmsford
Numbers beginning 012457 are part of the Chelmsford dialling area, whose area code is 01245. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 46 number ranges starting 012457, allocated to 16 providers. The largest holder is WAVECREST NETWORKS LIMITED, with 7% of them.
Who were 012457 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider27 ranges
- WAVECREST NETWORKS LIMITED3 ranges
- Sky UK Limited2 ranges
- Redcentric Solutions Limited1 range
- IV Response Limited1 range
- Digitech Solutions Global Limited1 range
- Datazero Ltd1 range
- Content Guru Limited1 range
- Hello Telecom (UK) Limited1 range
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
- Minotaur Telecom Limited1 range
- Invade International Ltd1 range
+ 5 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012457.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 012457. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 012457 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.
012457 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 012457 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012457 to WAVECREST NETWORKS LIMITED, Sky UK Limited, Redcentric 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 012457 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 012457 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012457 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 012457 number call you?
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