018655 numbers in Oxford
Numbers beginning 018655 are part of the Oxford dialling area, whose area code is 01865. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 82 number ranges starting 018655, allocated to 34 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 18% of them.
Who were 018655 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT15 ranges
- Colt Technology Services10 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited7 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)7 ranges
- Sky UK Limited4 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited4 ranges
- Daisy Communications Ltd3 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider3 ranges
- Voxbone SA3 ranges
- Orange Business Holdings UK Limited1 range
- SiPalto Ltd1 range
- BT OnePhone Limited1 range
+ 23 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 018655.
Allocations by year
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What a 018655 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.
018655 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01865 area code?
01865 is the UK dialling code for Oxford. Calls from a 01865 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 018655 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 018655 to BT, Colt Technology Services, 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 018655 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01865 becomes +44 1865 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 018655 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 018655 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 018655 number call you?
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