Calls from 01928 393 XXX — Runcorn
Block 01928 393 XXX is allocated by Ofcom to VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD, on the Runcorn exchange (allocated 2020).
01928 393 XXX is a number block in Runcorn, in the historic county of Cheshire, an area with a population of approximately 61,789. Standard landlines in this area use the format 01928 393123, with the first part being the dialling code and the rest being the local number.
This block — 01928 393 XXX — was allocated by Ofcom to VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD in 2020. VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD either operates the numbers directly or sub-allocates them to resellers and downstream carriers, which is why a single 01928 393 XXX prefix can be used by many different organisations. You can verify any allocation against Ofcom's National Telephone Numbering Plan, which is updated weekly.
Insurance and accident-claims cold calls remain a heavy source of unsolicited 01928 393 XXX-prefix traffic. Since 2019 it has been illegal under UK law to make unsolicited cold calls about pensions, and similar tightening is in force for insurance leads. You can register your number with the TPS for free to block legitimate UK marketing calls.
If a 01928 393 XXX number called you and you're not sure who it was, the safest steps are: don't return the call until you've verified it (search the full number online first), don't share personal or financial details, and register the number with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) if it's a marketing call. Persistent unwanted calls can be reported to Ofcom and the ICO. To block a specific number on most UK mobiles and landlines, you can also enable network-level call screening through your provider.
FAQs about 01928 393 XXX
Is 01928 393 XXX a real UK phone number?
Yes. 01928 393 XXX is part of an Ofcom-allocated UK number block — any number starting with that prefix is a real, dialable UK number assigned by Ofcom to VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD for use on the UK public telephone network.
Who owns the 01928 393 XXX number block?
01928 393 XXX is currently allocated to VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD in Ofcom's National Telephone Numbering Plan. The allocated carrier may operate the numbers directly or sub-allocate them to downstream resellers — both arrangements are normal under UK telecoms rules.
Where is a 01928 393 XXX number based?
01928 393 XXX is associated with Runcorn. UK geographic numbers historically indicated the location of the line, although VoIP services and number-portability rules mean a 01928 393 XXX number can technically be used anywhere a CP routes it. For most UK landlines the geographic match still holds.
How do I block calls from 01928 393 XXX?
On most UK smartphones, open the recent-calls list, tap the number, and choose 'Block this caller'. UK landlines from BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media include free 'BT Call Protect'-style screening you can enable in your provider's app. You can also register your number with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) at tpsonline.org.uk to opt out of legitimate UK marketing calls.
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