0164205 numbers in Middlesbrough
0164205 is the area code for Middlesbrough. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0164205, allocated to 5 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 50% of them.
Who were 0164205 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT5 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider1 range
- Hyperoptic Ltd1 range
- Twilio Ireland Limited1 range
- KCOM Group Ltd1 range
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0164205.
Allocations by year
What a 0164205 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.
0164205 numbers: common questions
Who owns 0164205 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0164205 to BT, Hyperoptic Ltd, Twilio Ireland 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 0164205 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0164205 becomes +44 164205 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0164205 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 0164205 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 0164205 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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