Geographic numbers

014424 numbers in Hemel Hempstead

Numbers beginning 014424 are part of the Hemel Hempstead dialling area, whose area code is 01442. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 46 number ranges starting 014424, allocated to 13 providers. The largest holder is Vodafone Ltd (C&W), with 17% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Hemel Hempstead
Area code 01442
Ofcom ranges
46
27 allocated
First allocated
1995
13 providers

Who were 014424 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider19 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)8 ranges
  • BT4 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited4 ranges
  • DRD Communications Limited2 ranges
  • ICC Networks Ltd1 range
  • IOVOX Limited1 range
  • Ziron Limited1 range
  • Virgin Media Limited1 range
  • Minotaur Telecom Limited1 range
  • Media Hawk Ltd1 range
  • Content Guru Limited1 range

+ 2 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 014424.

Allocated · 27 Protected · 19

Allocations by year

19952023

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 014424 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

014424 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01442 area code?

01442 is the UK dialling code for Hemel Hempstead. Calls from a 01442 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 014424 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 014424 to Vodafone Ltd (C&W), BT, 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 014424 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01442 becomes +44 1442 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 014424 number?

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

Is a call from a 014424 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 014424 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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