0138473 numbers in Dudley
Numbers beginning 0138473 are part of the Dudley dialling area, whose area code is 01384. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0138473, allocated to 6 providers. The largest holder is Sky UK Limited, with 30% of them.
Who were 0138473 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Sky UK Limited3 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider2 ranges
- Redwood Technologies Ltd1 range
- Subtopia Limited1 range
- Syntec Limited1 range
- Kalnet4U Ltd1 range
- Fuse 2 Communications Ltd1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0138473.
Allocations by year
What a 0138473 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.
0138473 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01384 area code?
01384 is the UK dialling code for Dudley. Calls from a 01384 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 0138473 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0138473 to Sky UK Limited, Redwood Technologies Ltd, Subtopia 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 0138473 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01384 becomes +44 1384 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0138473 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 0138473 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 0138473 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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