023940 numbers in Portsmouth
Numbers beginning 023940 are part of the Portsmouth dialling area, whose area code is 023. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 023940, allocated to 7 providers. The largest holder is Redwood Technologies Ltd, with 10% of them.
Who were 023940 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider3 ranges
- Redwood Technologies Ltd1 range
- Convergence Group (wireless) Networks Limited1 range
- Alnitak GmbH1 range
- IOVOX Limited1 range
- Resilient Limited1 range
- Belgacom International Carrier Services SA1 range
- BT1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 023940.
Allocations by year
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What a 023940 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.
023940 numbers: common questions
Where is the 023 area code?
023 is the UK dialling code for Portsmouth. 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 023940 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 023940 to Redwood Technologies Ltd, Convergence Group (wireless) Networks Limited, Alnitak GmbH 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 023940 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 023940 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 023940 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 023940 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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