Geographic numbers

020848 numbers in London

Numbers beginning 020848 are part of the London dialling area, whose area code is 020. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 020848, allocated to 5 providers. The largest holder is Virgin Media Limited, with 50% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
London
Area code 020
Ofcom ranges
10
10 allocated
First allocated
1999
5 providers

Who were 020848 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Virgin Media Limited5 ranges
  • BT2 ranges
  • Premier Voicemail Ltd1 range
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 020848.

Allocated · 10

Allocations by year

19992026

What do these statuses mean?

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Each block below starts 020848. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 020848 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.
TV and radio numbers. Ofcom reserves 020 7946 0000 – 0999 for use in TV and radio drama, so the numbers you hear on screen don’t belong to real people.
Questions

020848 numbers: common questions

Where is the 020 area code?

020 is the UK dialling code for London. Calls from a 020 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 020848 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 020848 to Virgin Media Limited, BT, Premier Voicemail 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 020848 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 020 becomes +44 20 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 020848 number?

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

Is a call from a 020848 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 020848 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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