0282005 numbers in Ballycastle
Numbers beginning 0282005 are part of the Ballycastle dialling area, whose area code is 028. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0282005, allocated to 10 providers. The largest holder is Dial 9 Communications Limited, with 10% of them.
Who were 0282005 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Dial 9 Communications Limited1 range
- Colt Technology Services1 range
- ICUK Computing Services Limited1 range
- Number Services Ltd.1 range
- IP Voice Networks Ltd1 range
- Fuse 2 Communications Ltd1 range
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
- BT1 range
- Mintaka Limited1 range
- Zapappi Ltd1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0282005.
Allocations by year
What a 0282005 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.
0282005 numbers: common questions
Where is the 028 area code?
028 is the UK dialling code for Ballycastle. Calls from a 028 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 0282005 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0282005 to Dial 9 Communications Limited, Colt Technology Services, ICUK Computing Services 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 0282005 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 028 becomes +44 28 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0282005 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 0282005 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 0282005 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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