0144297 numbers in Hemel Hempstead
Numbers beginning 0144297 are part of the Hemel Hempstead dialling area, whose area code is 01442. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0144297, allocated to 7 providers. The largest holder is Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, with 30% of them.
Who were 0144297 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited3 ranges
- BT2 ranges
- Dial 9 Communications Limited1 range
- EG TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED1 range
- Mi Telecom Limited1 range
- ICUK Computing Services Limited1 range
- SiPalto Ltd1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0144297.
Allocations by year
What a 0144297 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.
0144297 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 0144297 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0144297 to Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, BT, Dial 9 Communications 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 0144297 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 0144297 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 0144297 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 0144297 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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