014242 numbers in Hastings
Numbers beginning 014242 are part of the Hastings dialling area, whose area code is 01424. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 37 number ranges starting 014242, allocated to 15 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 11% of them.
Who were 014242 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider17 ranges
- BT4 ranges
- DRD Communications Limited2 ranges
- Sky UK Limited2 ranges
- Bicom Systems EURL1 range
- 8x8 Communications UK Limited1 range
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range
- ICC Networks Ltd1 range
- Lanonyx Telecom Limited1 range
- Hyperoptic Ltd1 range
- Flextel Limited1 range
- Linear Telecoms Limited1 range
+ 4 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 014242.
Allocations by year
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What a 014242 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.
014242 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01424 area code?
01424 is the UK dialling code for Hastings. Calls from a 01424 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 014242 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 014242 to BT, DRD Communications Limited, Sky UK 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 014242 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01424 becomes +44 1424 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 014242 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 014242 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 014242 number call you?
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