016429 numbers in Middlesbrough
Numbers beginning 016429 are part of the Middlesbrough dialling area, whose area code is 01642. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 91 number ranges starting 016429, allocated to 39 providers. The largest holder is Sky UK Limited, with 20% of them.
Who were 016429 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Sky UK Limited18 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider16 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited8 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited7 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited4 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited2 ranges
- Barritel Limited2 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)2 ranges
- Verizon UK Limited1 range
- Simwood eSMS Limited1 range
- Vectone Mobile Limited1 range
- IOVOX Limited1 range
+ 28 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 016429.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 016429. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 016429 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.
016429 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 016429 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 016429 to Sky UK Limited, TalkTalk Communications 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 016429 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 016429 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 016429 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 016429 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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