028864 numbers in Cookstown
Numbers beginning 028864 are part of the Cookstown dialling area, whose area code is 028. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 28 number ranges starting 028864, allocated to 18 providers. The largest holder is GCI Network Solutions Limited, with 36% of them.
Who were 028864 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- GCI Network Solutions Limited10 ranges
- 8x8 Communications UK Limited1 range
- Number Services Ltd.1 range
- Simwood eSMS Limited1 range
- ICUK Computing Services Limited1 range
- Not allocated to a provider1 range
- Belgacom International Carrier Services SA1 range
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range
- Fuse 2 Communications Ltd1 range
- Ziron Limited1 range
- Content Guru Limited1 range
- Zapappi Ltd1 range
+ 7 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 028864.
Allocations by year
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What a 028864 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.
028864 numbers: common questions
Where is the 028 area code?
028 is the UK dialling code for Cookstown. 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 028864 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 028864 to GCI Network Solutions Limited, 8x8 Communications UK Limited, Number Services 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 028864 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 028864 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 028864 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 028864 number call you?
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