Geographic numbers

0168950 numbers in Orpington

Numbers beginning 0168950 are part of the Orpington dialling area, whose area code is 01689. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0168950, allocated to 8 providers. The largest holder is Bink Networks Ltd, with 10% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Orpington
Area code 01689
Ofcom ranges
10
8 allocated
First allocated
2020
8 providers

Who were 0168950 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider2 ranges
  • Bink Networks Ltd1 range
  • VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD1 range
  • ICUK Computing Services Limited1 range
  • Mi Telecom Limited1 range
  • BT1 range
  • Colt Technology Services1 range
  • KCOM Group Ltd1 range
  • Belgacom International Carrier Services SA1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0168950.

Allocated · 8 Free · 2

Allocations by year

20202023

What do these statuses mean?

What a 0168950 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

0168950 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01689 area code?

01689 is the UK dialling code for Orpington. Calls from a 01689 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 0168950 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0168950 to Bink Networks Ltd, VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD, ICUK Computing Services 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 0168950 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01689 becomes +44 1689 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 0168950 number?

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

Is a call from a 0168950 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 0168950 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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