016427 numbers in Middlesbrough
Numbers beginning 016427 are part of the Middlesbrough dialling area, whose area code is 01642. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 55 number ranges starting 016427, allocated to 11 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 60% of them.
Who were 016427 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT33 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited5 ranges
- Sky UK Limited3 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited3 ranges
- Lumen Technologies UK Limited2 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider2 ranges
- Colt Technology Services2 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
- Digital Space Group Limited1 range
- TelNG Limited1 range
- Resilient Limited1 range
- Voxbone SA1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 016427.
Allocations by year
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What a 016427 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.
016427 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 016427 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 016427 to BT, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, Sky UK 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 016427 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 016427 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 016427 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 016427 number call you?
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