Geographic numbers

012742 numbers in Bradford

Numbers beginning 012742 are part of the Bradford dialling area, whose area code is 01274. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 64 number ranges starting 012742, allocated to 23 providers. The largest holder is Virgin Media Limited, with 27% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Bradford
Area code 01274
Ofcom ranges
64
56 allocated
First allocated
2004
23 providers

Who were 012742 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Virgin Media Limited17 ranges
  • BT9 ranges
  • Not allocated to a provider8 ranges
  • Daisy Communications Ltd3 ranges
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited3 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited3 ranges
  • AQL Wholesale Ltd2 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)2 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited2 ranges
  • WAVECREST NETWORKS LIMITED1 range
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited1 range
  • Colt Technology Services1 range

+ 12 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012742.

Allocated · 56 Protected · 8

Allocations by year

20042026

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 012742 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.

The range holder isn’t necessarily the caller. Ofcom gives numbers to providers in blocks, and people and businesses can take their number with them when they switch. To find out who actually called, check the full number.
Questions

012742 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01274 area code?

01274 is the UK dialling code for Bradford. Calls from a 01274 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 012742 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012742 to Virgin Media Limited, BT, Daisy 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 012742 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01274 becomes +44 1274 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 012742 number?

Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.

Is a call from a 012742 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 012742 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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