0142038 numbers in Alton
Numbers beginning 0142038 are part of the Alton dialling area, whose area code is 01420. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0142038, allocated to 9 providers. The largest holder is Phone Co-Op Numbering Limited, with 10% of them.
Who were 0142038 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Phone Co-Op Numbering Limited1 range
- VoiceHost Limited1 range
- Datazero Ltd1 range
- Suretec Systems Ltd1 range
- Calltracks Limited1 range
- Windsor Telecom Limited1 range
- Telappliant Limited1 range
- GCI Network Solutions Limited1 range
- Telephone Box Limited1 range
- Not allocated to a provider1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0142038.
Allocations by year
What a 0142038 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.
0142038 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01420 area code?
01420 is the UK dialling code for Alton. Calls from a 01420 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 0142038 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0142038 to Phone Co-Op Numbering Limited, VoiceHost Limited, Datazero Ltd 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 0142038 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01420 becomes +44 1420 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0142038 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 0142038 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 0142038 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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