012538 numbers in Blackpool
Numbers beginning 012538 are part of the Blackpool dialling area, whose area code is 01253. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 37 number ranges starting 012538, allocated to 5 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 51% of them.
Who were 012538 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT19 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider8 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited7 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range
- Twilio Ireland Limited1 range
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012538.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 012538. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 012538 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.
012538 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01253 area code?
01253 is the UK dialling code for Blackpool. Calls from a 01253 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 012538 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012538 to BT, Magrathea Telecommunications Limited, Gamma Telecom Holdings 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 012538 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01253 becomes +44 1253 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 012538 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012538 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 012538 number call you?
Check the full number to see if it belongs to a verified UK business and what other people have reported.
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