0152423 numbers in Hornby
Numbers beginning 0152423 are part of the Hornby dialling area, whose area code is 015242. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 19 number ranges starting 0152423, allocated to 9 providers. The largest holder is Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, with 42% of them.
Who were 0152423 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited8 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider3 ranges
- M247 Ltd1 range
- Kalnet4U Ltd1 range
- IOVOX Limited1 range
- Simwood eSMS Limited1 range
- Nuso Cloud UK Limited1 range
- Sky UK Limited1 range
- YayYay Limited1 range
- Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone)1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0152423.
Allocations by year
What a 0152423 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.
0152423 numbers: common questions
Where is the 015242 area code?
015242 is the UK dialling code for Hornby. Calls from a 015242 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 0152423 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0152423 to Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, M247 Ltd, Kalnet4U Ltd 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 0152423 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 015242 becomes +44 15242 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0152423 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 0152423 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 0152423 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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