Geographic numbers

019808 numbers in Amesbury

Numbers beginning 019808 are part of the Amesbury dialling area, whose area code is 01980. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 28 number ranges starting 019808, allocated to 5 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 46% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Amesbury
Area code 01980
Ofcom ranges
28
17 allocated
First allocated
1994
5 providers

Who were 019808 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • BT13 ranges
  • Not allocated to a provider11 ranges
  • Magrathea Telecommunications Limited1 range
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 019808.

Allocated · 17 Protected · 11

Allocations by year

19942023

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 019808 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

019808 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01980 area code?

01980 is the UK dialling code for Amesbury. Calls from a 01980 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 019808 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 019808 to BT, Magrathea Telecommunications Limited, 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 019808 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01980 becomes +44 1980 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 019808 number?

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

Is a call from a 019808 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 019808 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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