0196239 numbers in Winchester
Numbers beginning 0196239 are part of the Winchester dialling area, whose area code is 01962. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0196239, allocated to 9 providers. The largest holder is Colt Technology Services, with 20% of them.
Who were 0196239 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Colt Technology Services2 ranges
- Digital Space Group Limited1 range
- Zapappi Ltd1 range
- Entanet International Ltd1 range
- EVE CONNECT LTD1 range
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range
- IP Voice Networks Ltd1 range
- Sky UK Limited1 range
- DIDWW Ireland Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0196239.
Allocations by year
What a 0196239 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.
0196239 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01962 area code?
01962 is the UK dialling code for Winchester. Calls from a 01962 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 0196239 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0196239 to Colt Technology Services, Digital Space Group Limited, Zapappi Ltd 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 0196239 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01962 becomes +44 1962 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0196239 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 0196239 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 0196239 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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