Geographic numbers

0138330 numbers in Dunfermline

Numbers beginning 0138330 are part of the Dunfermline dialling area, whose area code is 01383. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0138330, allocated to 7 providers. The largest holder is Sky UK Limited, with 30% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Dunfermline
Area code 01383
Ofcom ranges
10
9 allocated
First allocated
2013
7 providers

Who were 0138330 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Sky UK Limited3 ranges
  • Not allocated to a provider1 range
  • Media Hawk Ltd1 range
  • Minotaur Telecom Limited1 range
  • Kalnet4U Ltd1 range
  • Liquid 11 Limited1 range
  • Simwood eSMS Limited1 range
  • XoverX Ltd1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0138330.

Allocated · 9 Protected · 1

What do these statuses mean?

What a 0138330 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

0138330 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01383 area code?

01383 is the UK dialling code for Dunfermline. Calls from a 01383 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 0138330 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0138330 to Sky UK Limited, Media Hawk Ltd, Minotaur Telecom 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 0138330 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01383 becomes +44 1383 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 0138330 number?

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

Is a call from a 0138330 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 0138330 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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