012497 numbers in Chippenham
Numbers beginning 012497 are part of the Chippenham dialling area, whose area code is 01249. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 19 number ranges starting 012497, allocated to 11 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 42% of them.
Who were 012497 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT8 ranges
- Adepteo Limited1 range
- Fuse 2 Communications Ltd1 range
- IOVOX Limited1 range
- Not allocated to a provider1 range
- I.T Communications Limited1 range
- Number Services Ltd.1 range
- Virgin Media Limited1 range
- EVE CONNECT LTD1 range
- Zapappi Ltd1 range
- TalkTalk Communications Limited1 range
- IP Voice Networks Ltd1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012497.
Allocations by year
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What a 012497 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.
012497 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 012497 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012497 to BT, Adepteo Limited, Fuse 2 Communications 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 012497 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 012497 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012497 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 012497 number call you?
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