0138278 numbers in Dundee
Numbers beginning 0138278 are part of the Dundee dialling area, whose area code is 01382. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0138278, allocated to 7 providers. The largest holder is Sky UK Limited, with 30% of them.
Who were 0138278 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Sky UK Limited3 ranges
- IOVOX Limited1 range
- TalkTalk Communications Limited1 range
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
- Orange Business Holdings UK Limited1 range
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range
- Not allocated to a provider1 range
- Content Guru Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0138278.
Allocations by year
What a 0138278 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.
0138278 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01382 area code?
01382 is the UK dialling code for Dundee. Calls from a 01382 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 0138278 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0138278 to Sky UK Limited, IOVOX Limited, TalkTalk Communications 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 0138278 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01382 becomes +44 1382 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0138278 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 0138278 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 0138278 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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