0142255 numbers in Halifax
Numbers beginning 0142255 are part of the Halifax dialling area, whose area code is 01422. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0142255, allocated to 6 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 20% of them.
Who were 0142255 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider3 ranges
- BT2 ranges
- VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD1 range
- Bink Networks Ltd1 range
- Mi Telecom Limited1 range
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range
- Belgacom International Carrier Services SA1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0142255.
Allocations by year
What a 0142255 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.
0142255 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 0142255 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0142255 to BT, VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD, Bink Networks 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 0142255 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 0142255 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 0142255 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 0142255 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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