0139253 numbers in Exeter
Numbers beginning 0139253 are part of the Exeter dialling area, whose area code is 01392. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0139253, allocated to 6 providers. The largest holder is Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, with 30% of them.
Who were 0139253 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited3 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider2 ranges
- Calltracks Limited1 range
- Mintaka Limited1 range
- Belgacom International Carrier Services SA1 range
- Sky UK Limited1 range
- Dial 9 Communications Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0139253.
Allocations by year
What a 0139253 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.
0139253 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01392 area code?
01392 is the UK dialling code for Exeter. Calls from a 01392 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 0139253 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0139253 to Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, Calltracks Limited, Mintaka 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 0139253 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01392 becomes +44 1392 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0139253 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 0139253 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 0139253 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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