016223 numbers in Maidstone
Numbers beginning 016223 are part of the Maidstone dialling area, whose area code is 01622. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 37 number ranges starting 016223, allocated to 17 providers. The largest holder is WAVECREST NETWORKS LIMITED, with 8% of them.
Who were 016223 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider14 ranges
- WAVECREST NETWORKS LIMITED3 ranges
- Six Degrees Technology Group Limited3 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)2 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited2 ranges
- AQL Wholesale Ltd1 range
- IP Voice Networks Ltd1 range
- Media Hawk Ltd1 range
- BT1 range
- Entanet International Ltd1 range
- Flextel Limited1 range
- Number Services Ltd.1 range
+ 6 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 016223.
Allocations by year
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What a 016223 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.
016223 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01622 area code?
01622 is the UK dialling code for Maidstone. Calls from a 01622 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 016223 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 016223 to WAVECREST NETWORKS LIMITED, Six Degrees Technology Group Limited, Vodafone Ltd (C&W) 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 016223 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01622 becomes +44 1622 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 016223 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 016223 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 016223 number call you?
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