Geographic numbers

023820 numbers in Southampton

Numbers beginning 023820 are part of the Southampton dialling area, whose area code is 023. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 023820, allocated to 6 providers. The largest holder is Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, with 20% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Southampton
Area code 023
Ofcom ranges
10
8 allocated
First allocated
2012
6 providers

Who were 023820 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited2 ranges
  • Not allocated to a provider2 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited2 ranges
  • Media Hawk Ltd1 range
  • Alnitak GmbH1 range
  • Content Guru Limited1 range
  • Ziron Limited1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 023820.

Allocated · 8 Protected · 2

Allocations by year

20122015

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 023820 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

023820 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 023820 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 023820 to Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, Sky UK Limited, Media Hawk 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 023820 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 023820 number?

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

Is a call from a 023820 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 023820 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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