Geographic numbers

0149220 numbers in Colwyn Bay

Numbers beginning 0149220 are part of the Colwyn Bay dialling area, whose area code is 01492. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0149220, allocated to 7 providers. The largest holder is Sky UK Limited, with 20% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Colwyn Bay
Area code 01492
Ofcom ranges
10
8 allocated
First allocated
2011
7 providers

Who were 0149220 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Sky UK Limited2 ranges
  • Not allocated to a provider2 ranges
  • YayYay Limited1 range
  • Orbtalk Limited1 range
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited1 range
  • Invoco Ltd1 range
  • Hello Telecom (UK) Limited1 range
  • Internexus Networks Limited1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0149220.

Allocated · 8 Protected · 2

Allocations by year

20112015

What do these statuses mean?

What a 0149220 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

0149220 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01492 area code?

01492 is the UK dialling code for Colwyn Bay. Calls from a 01492 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 0149220 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0149220 to Sky UK Limited, YayYay Limited, Orbtalk 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 0149220 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01492 becomes +44 1492 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 0149220 number?

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

Is a call from a 0149220 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 0149220 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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