012799 numbers in Bishops Stortford
Numbers beginning 012799 are part of the Bishops Stortford dialling area, whose area code is 01279. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 91 number ranges starting 012799, allocated to 50 providers. The largest holder is Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, with 8% of them.
Who were 012799 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider25 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited7 ranges
- Colt Technology Services3 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited3 ranges
- Barritel Limited3 ranges
- BT3 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited2 ranges
- Sky UK Limited2 ranges
- Lanonyx Telecom Limited1 range
- Zapappi Ltd1 range
- Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone)1 range
- Buzz Networks Limited1 range
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Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012799.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 012799. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 012799 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.
012799 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 012799 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012799 to Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, Colt Technology Services, GCI Network Solutions 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 012799 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 012799 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012799 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 012799 number call you?
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