012493 numbers in Chippenham
Numbers beginning 012493 are part of the Chippenham dialling area, whose area code is 01249. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 46 number ranges starting 012493, allocated to 7 providers. The largest holder is Vodafone Ltd (C&W), with 15% of them.
Who were 012493 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider33 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)7 ranges
- Sky UK Limited1 range
- Citrus Telecommunications Ltd1 range
- Spitfire Network Services Limited1 range
- Redcentric Solutions Limited1 range
- TTNC Limited1 range
- Served Up Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012493.
Allocations by year
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What a 012493 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.
012493 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01249 area code?
01249 is the UK dialling code for Chippenham. Calls from a 01249 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 012493 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012493 to Vodafone Ltd (C&W), Sky UK Limited, Citrus Telecommunications Ltd 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 012493 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01249 becomes +44 1249 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 012493 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012493 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 012493 number call you?
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