070142 personal numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 1 number range starting 070142, allocated to 1 provider. Personal "follow-me" numbers that forward to another phone. They look like mobile numbers but are not.
Who were 070142 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Flextel Limited1 range
What a 070142 number tells you
What it is
Personal "follow-me" numbers that forward to another phone. They look like mobile numbers but are not.
What it costs
Since October 2019 Ofcom has capped what providers can charge to connect these calls, so most tariffs now treat them like mobile calls – but check yours.
Watch out for
070 numbers have a long history of misuse in scams because they look like mobiles and hide the real destination.
070142 numbers: common questions
Who owns 070142 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 070142 to Flextel Limited. 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 070142 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 070142 becomes +44 70142 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 070142 number?
Since October 2019 Ofcom has capped what providers can charge to connect these calls, so most tariffs now treat them like mobile calls – but check yours.
Is a call from a 070142 number a scam?
070 numbers have a long history of misuse in scams because they look like mobiles and hide the real destination. 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 070142 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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