0138834 numbers in Bishop Auckland
Numbers beginning 0138834 are part of the Bishop Auckland dialling area, whose area code is 01388. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0138834, allocated to 8 providers. The largest holder is Sky UK Limited, with 20% of them.
Who were 0138834 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Sky UK Limited2 ranges
- Simwood eSMS Limited1 range
- GCI Network Solutions Limited1 range
- YayYay Limited1 range
- Colt Technology Services1 range
- Not allocated to a provider1 range
- IOVOX Limited1 range
- Kalnet4U Ltd1 range
- Content Guru Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0138834.
Allocations by year
What a 0138834 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.
0138834 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01388 area code?
01388 is the UK dialling code for Bishop Auckland. Calls from a 01388 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 0138834 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0138834 to Sky UK Limited, Simwood eSMS Limited, 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 0138834 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01388 becomes +44 1388 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0138834 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 0138834 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 0138834 number call you?
Check the full number to see if it belongs to a verified UK business and what other people have reported.
UK phone numbers explained → · Let us screen unknown callers →