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0138884 numbers in Bishop Auckland

Numbers beginning 0138884 are part of the Bishop Auckland dialling area, whose area code is 01388. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 1 number range starting 0138884, allocated to 1 provider.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Bishop Auckland
Area code 01388
Ofcom ranges
1
1 allocated
First allocated
2017
1 provider

Who were 0138884 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • GCI Network Solutions Limited1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0138884.

Allocated · 1

What do these statuses mean?

What a 0138884 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

0138884 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 0138884 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0138884 to GCI Network Solutions Limited. 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 0138884 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 0138884 number?

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

Is a call from a 0138884 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 0138884 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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