Geographic numbers

02380 numbers in Southampton

Numbers beginning 02380 are part of the Southampton dialling area, whose area code is 023. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 02380, allocated to 23 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 54% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Southampton
Area code 023
Ofcom ranges
100
95 allocated
First allocated
1999
23 providers

Who were 02380 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • BT54 ranges
  • Virgin Media Limited13 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)7 ranges
  • Not allocated to a provider5 ranges
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited2 ranges
  • Six Degrees Technology Group Limited1 range
  • WAVECREST NETWORKS LIMITED1 range
  • AQL Wholesale Ltd1 range
  • Magrathea Telecommunications Limited1 range
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range
  • Invade International Ltd1 range
  • Aloha Telecommunications Ltd1 range

+ 12 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 02380.

Allocated · 95 Protected · 5

Allocations by year

19992023

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 02380 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

02380 numbers: common questions

Where is the 023 area code?

023 is the UK dialling code for Southampton. Calls from a 023 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 02380 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 02380 to BT, Virgin Media Limited, Vodafone Ltd (C&W) 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 02380 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 023 becomes +44 23 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 02380 number?

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

Is a call from a 02380 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 02380 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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