016426 numbers in Middlesbrough
Numbers beginning 016426 are part of the Middlesbrough dialling area, whose area code is 01642. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 55 number ranges starting 016426, allocated to 16 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 55% of them.
Who were 016426 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT30 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited6 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited3 ranges
- Sky UK Limited2 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited2 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
- Flextel Limited1 range
- Six Degrees Technology Group Limited1 range
- TelXL Limited1 range
- TTNC Limited1 range
- VoiceHost Limited1 range
- Vonage Business Limited1 range
+ 5 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 016426.
Allocations by year
Explore by the next digit
Each block below starts 016426. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 016426 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.
016426 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 016426 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 016426 to BT, GCI Network Solutions Limited, Gamma Telecom Holdings 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 016426 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 016426 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 016426 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 016426 number call you?
Check the full number to see if it belongs to a verified UK business and what other people have reported.
UK phone numbers explained → · Let us screen unknown callers →