01438 numbers in Stevenage
01438 is the area code for Stevenage. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 424 number ranges starting 01438, allocated to 107 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 6% of them.
Who were 01438 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider246 ranges
- BT24 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)11 ranges
- Sky UK Limited10 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited6 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited5 ranges
- Colt Technology Services4 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited4 ranges
- Digital Space Group Limited3 ranges
- Lumen Technologies UK Limited3 ranges
- Resilient Limited3 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited3 ranges
+ 96 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01438.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 01438. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01438 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.
01438 numbers: common questions
Who owns 01438 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01438 to BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W), 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 01438 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01438 becomes +44 1438 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01438 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01438 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 01438 number call you?
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