016789 numbers in Bala
Numbers beginning 016789 are part of the Bala dialling area, whose area code is 01678. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 37 number ranges starting 016789, allocated to 7 providers. The largest holder is TalkTalk Communications Limited, with 5% of them.
Who were 016789 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider29 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited2 ranges
- Spitfire Network Services Limited1 range
- Voiceflex Limited1 range
- Barritel Limited1 range
- (AQ) LIMITED1 range
- VoIP-Un Limited1 range
- Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 016789.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 016789. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 016789 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.
016789 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01678 area code?
01678 is the UK dialling code for Bala. Calls from a 01678 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 016789 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 016789 to TalkTalk Communications Limited, Spitfire Network Services Limited, Voiceflex 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 016789 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01678 becomes +44 1678 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 016789 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 016789 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 016789 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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