Geographic numbers

014292 numbers in Hartlepool

Numbers beginning 014292 are part of the Hartlepool dialling area, whose area code is 01429. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 19 number ranges starting 014292, allocated to 10 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 32% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Hartlepool
Area code 01429
Ofcom ranges
19
16 allocated
First allocated
1994
10 providers

Who were 014292 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • BT6 ranges
  • Not allocated to a provider3 ranges
  • Virgin Media Limited2 ranges
  • Redcentric Solutions Limited1 range
  • Linear Telecoms Limited1 range
  • Nexbridge Communications Limited1 range
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
  • Orbtalk Limited1 range
  • Invoco Ltd1 range
  • Internexus Networks Limited1 range
  • Sky UK Limited1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 014292.

Allocated · 16 Protected · 3

Allocations by year

19942015

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 014292 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

014292 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01429 area code?

01429 is the UK dialling code for Hartlepool. Calls from a 01429 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 014292 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 014292 to BT, Virgin Media Limited, Redcentric Solutions 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 014292 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01429 becomes +44 1429 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 014292 number?

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

Is a call from a 014292 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 014292 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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