016424 numbers in Middlesbrough
Numbers beginning 016424 are part of the Middlesbrough dialling area, whose area code is 01642. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 28 number ranges starting 016424, allocated to 10 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 50% of them.
Who were 016424 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT14 ranges
- Daisy Communications Ltd3 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider2 ranges
- Colt Technology Services2 ranges
- Redcentric Solutions Limited1 range
- TGL Services (UK) Ltd1 range
- SiPalto Ltd1 range
- Sky UK Limited1 range
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range
- DRD Communications Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 016424.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 016424. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 016424 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.
016424 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01642 area code?
01642 is the UK dialling code for Middlesbrough. Calls from a 01642 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 016424 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 016424 to BT, Daisy Communications Ltd, Colt Technology Services 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 016424 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01642 becomes +44 1642 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 016424 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 016424 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 016424 number call you?
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