012793 numbers in Bishops Stortford
Numbers beginning 012793 are part of the Bishops Stortford dialling area, whose area code is 01279. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 46 number ranges starting 012793, allocated to 15 providers. The largest holder is Lumen Technologies UK Limited, with 15% of them.
Who were 012793 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider14 ranges
- Lumen Technologies UK Limited7 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)7 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited3 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited3 ranges
- Served Up Limited2 ranges
- NFON UK Ltd1 range
- Fuse 2 Communications Ltd1 range
- TGL Services (UK) Ltd1 range
- Redcentric Solutions Limited1 range
- Syntec Limited1 range
- Digitech Solutions Global Limited1 range
+ 4 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012793.
Allocations by year
Explore by the next digit
Each block below starts 012793. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 012793 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.
012793 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01279 area code?
01279 is the UK dialling code for Bishops Stortford. Calls from a 01279 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 012793 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012793 to Lumen Technologies UK Limited, Vodafone Ltd (C&W), Virgin Media 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 012793 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01279 becomes +44 1279 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 012793 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012793 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 012793 number call you?
Check the full number to see if it belongs to a verified UK business and what other people have reported.
UK phone numbers explained → · Let us screen unknown callers →