How much does it cost to call a 01840 number?

Calls to 01840 numbers are standard geographic landline calls, charged at your provider’s normal UK landline rate and usually included in inclusive minutes — the same as calling an 03 number.

I had a missed call from a 01840 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01840 so a call looks like it’s from Camelford and you’re more likely to answer. If in doubt, hang up and call the organisation back on a number you find independently.

How do I dial a Camelford number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01840 XXXXXX becomes +44 1840 XXXXXX when dialled internationally.

Can this tool tell me who owns the number?

No. It shows the area of the dialling code and the provider Ofcom allocated the number range to — not the individual or business holding a specific number, which may also have been ported to another network.

01840 Area Code – Camelford | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01840 area code?

01840 is the UK geographic dialling code for Camelford. Any number written as 01840 XXXXXX is tied to the Camelford dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01840 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01840
Area: Camelford
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01840 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1840 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 460
Blocks in service: 101
Range holders: 85

Where is the 01840 area code?

The 01840 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Camelford. Because 01840 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Camelford dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01840 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 460 number blocks under 01840, of which 101 are allocated to 85 communications providers.

Camelford phone number format

A Camelford number is made up of a 5-digit area code followed by a 5 or 6-digit local number. Written in full it looks like 01840 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01840; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01840 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01840 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01840:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	7	`01840 20XXXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	7	`01840 700XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01840 327XXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01840 555XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	2	`01840 938XXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	2	`01840 557XXX`
(AQ) LIMITED	1	`01840 90XXXX`
24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd	1	`01840 567XXX`

…and 77 more providers hold smaller allocations in this range.

Ofcom’s data shows the provider each number range was originally allocated to — not who holds an individual number today. Numbers are frequently moved (ported) between providers, and no public database reveals the person or business behind a specific number, so treat any service that claims to with suspicion.

01840 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01840 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Camelford’s numbers:

01840 2XXXXX · 9 ranges 01840 3XXXXX · 9 ranges 01840 4XXXXX · 7 ranges 01840 5XXXXX · 57 ranges 01840 7XXXXX · 12 ranges 01840 9XXXXX · 7 ranges

Call charges for 01840 numbers

Calls to 01840 geographic numbers are charged at your phone provider’s standard UK landline rate and are normally included in inclusive call minutes. UK-wide 03 numbers are guaranteed by Ofcom to cost the same as 01/02 calls, while 084, 087 and 09 numbers cost considerably more — always check the prefix before you dial.

Spotting spoofed 01840 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Camelford (01840) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01840 area code is not proof the caller is local or genuine — caller ID can be faked.
Banks, HMRC and the police will never ask you to move money or share passwords or one-time codes over the phone.
If a call feels off, hang up, wait a moment, and call the organisation back on a number from their official website or your statement.
Report nuisance calls to the ICO and forward scam texts to 7726 (free).

Other dialling codes in this range

Numerically adjacent UK dialling codes:

01837 Okehampton Area code guide 01838 Dalmally Area code guide 01841 Newquay Area code guide 01842 Thetford Area code guide

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01840 area code – Camelford