Geographic numbers

014224 numbers in Halifax

Numbers beginning 014224 are part of the Halifax dialling area, whose area code is 01422. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 55 number ranges starting 014224, allocated to 20 providers. The largest holder is Vodafone Ltd (C&W), with 13% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Halifax
Area code 01422
Ofcom ranges
55
35 allocated
First allocated
1995
20 providers

Who were 014224 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider20 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)7 ranges
  • BT4 ranges
  • Virgin Media Limited3 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited3 ranges
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited2 ranges
  • Colt Technology Services2 ranges
  • Number Services Ltd.1 range
  • AQL Wholesale Ltd1 range
  • IOVOX Limited1 range
  • I.T Communications Limited1 range
  • Fuse 2 Communications Ltd1 range

+ 9 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 014224.

Allocated · 35 Protected · 18 Free · 2

Allocations by year

19952024

What do these statuses mean?

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Each block below starts 014224. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 014224 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

014224 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01422 area code?

01422 is the UK dialling code for Halifax. Calls from a 01422 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 014224 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 014224 to Vodafone Ltd (C&W), BT, Virgin Media 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 014224 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01422 becomes +44 1422 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 014224 number?

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

Is a call from a 014224 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 014224 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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