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0164271 numbers in Middlesbrough

Numbers beginning 0164271 are part of the Middlesbrough dialling area, whose area code is 01642. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0164271, allocated to 3 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 80% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Middlesbrough
Area code 01642
Ofcom ranges
10
10 allocated
First allocated
2013
3 providers

Who were 0164271 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • BT8 ranges
  • Colt Technology Services1 range
  • Sky UK Limited1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0164271.

Allocated · 10

Allocations by year

20132020

What do these statuses mean?

What a 0164271 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.

The range holder isn’t necessarily the caller. Ofcom gives numbers to providers in blocks, and people and businesses can take their number with them when they switch. To find out who actually called, check the full number.
Questions

0164271 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 0164271 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0164271 to BT, Colt Technology Services, Sky UK Limited. 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 0164271 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 0164271 number?

Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.

Is a call from a 0164271 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 0164271 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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