0162690 numbers in Newton Abbot
Numbers beginning 0162690 are part of the Newton Abbot dialling area, whose area code is 01626. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0162690, allocated to 8 providers. The largest holder is Content Guru Limited, with 10% of them.
Who were 0162690 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider2 ranges
- Content Guru Limited1 range
- Media Hawk Ltd1 range
- Kalnet4U Ltd1 range
- Fuse 2 Communications Ltd1 range
- Nuso Cloud UK Limited1 range
- TalkTalk Communications Limited1 range
- XoverX Ltd1 range
- Minotaur Telecom Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0162690.
Allocations by year
What a 0162690 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.
0162690 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01626 area code?
01626 is the UK dialling code for Newton Abbot. Calls from a 01626 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 0162690 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0162690 to Content Guru Limited, Media Hawk 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 0162690 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01626 becomes +44 1626 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0162690 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 0162690 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 0162690 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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