016044 numbers in Northampton
Numbers beginning 016044 are part of the Northampton dialling area, whose area code is 01604. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 28 number ranges starting 016044, allocated to 4 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 43% of them.
Who were 016044 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT12 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider11 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited3 ranges
- AQL Wholesale Ltd1 range
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 016044.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 016044. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 016044 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.
016044 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01604 area code?
01604 is the UK dialling code for Northampton. Calls from a 01604 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 016044 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 016044 to BT, Virgin Media Limited, AQL Wholesale 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 016044 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01604 becomes +44 1604 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 016044 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 016044 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 016044 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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