018738 numbers in Abergavenny
Numbers beginning 018738 are part of the Abergavenny dialling area, whose area code is 01873. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 018738, allocated to 3 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 80% of them.
Who were 018738 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT8 ranges
- TGL Services (UK) Ltd1 range
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 018738.
Allocations by year
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What a 018738 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.
018738 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01873 area code?
01873 is the UK dialling code for Abergavenny. Calls from a 01873 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 018738 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 018738 to BT, TGL Services (UK) Ltd, Magrathea Telecommunications Limited. 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 018738 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01873 becomes +44 1873 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 018738 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 018738 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 018738 number call you?
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