018696 numbers in Bicester
Numbers beginning 018696 are part of the Bicester dialling area, whose area code is 01869. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 46 number ranges starting 018696, allocated to 17 providers. The largest holder is Virgin Media Limited, with 11% of them.
Who were 018696 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider24 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited5 ranges
- GTT-EMEA LTD2 ranges
- TTNC Limited1 range
- Number Services Ltd.1 range
- TGL Services (UK) Ltd1 range
- Adepteo Limited1 range
- GCI Network Solutions Limited1 range
- IOVOX Limited1 range
- DRD Communications Limited1 range
- IP Voice Networks Ltd1 range
- AQL Wholesale Ltd1 range
+ 6 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 018696.
Allocations by year
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What a 018696 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.
018696 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01869 area code?
01869 is the UK dialling code for Bicester. Calls from a 01869 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 018696 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 018696 to Virgin Media Limited, GTT-EMEA LTD, TTNC 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 018696 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01869 becomes +44 1869 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 018696 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 018696 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 018696 number call you?
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