Geographic numbers

012803 numbers in Buckingham

Numbers beginning 012803 are part of the Buckingham dialling area, whose area code is 01280. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 37 number ranges starting 012803, allocated to 9 providers. The largest holder is TalkTalk Communications Limited, with 5% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Buckingham
Area code 01280
Ofcom ranges
37
11 allocated
First allocated
2007
9 providers

Who were 012803 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider26 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited2 ranges
  • Digital Space Group Limited2 ranges
  • Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd1 range
  • Voiceflex Limited1 range
  • (AQ) LIMITED1 range
  • Net-Work Internet Ltd1 range
  • VoIP-Un Limited1 range
  • Voxbone SA1 range
  • Entanet International Ltd1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012803.

Protected · 26 Allocated · 11

Allocations by year

20072016

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 012803 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

012803 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01280 area code?

01280 is the UK dialling code for Buckingham. Calls from a 01280 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 012803 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012803 to TalkTalk Communications Limited, Digital Space Group Limited, Nationwide Telephone Assistance 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 012803 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01280 becomes +44 1280 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 012803 number?

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

Is a call from a 012803 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 012803 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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