Calls from (028) 96014 XXX — Northern Ireland
Block (028) 96014 XXX is allocated by Ofcom to Direct Market Solutions Ltd, on the Northern Ireland exchange (allocated 2024).
(028) 96014 XXX is a number block in Northern Ireland, an area with a population of approximately 1,880,000. Standard landlines in this area use the format 028 9601 4123, with the first part being the dialling code and the rest being the local number.
This block — (028) 96014 XXX — was allocated by Ofcom to Direct Market Solutions Ltd in 2024. Direct Market Solutions Ltd either operates the numbers directly or sub-allocates them to resellers and downstream carriers, which is why a single (028) 96014 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.
A small share of (028) 96014 XXX traffic is automated — recorded-voice ('robocalls') from political polls, marketing pitches, or scams. Under UK rules, you must have opted in to receive automated marketing calls. If you're getting persistent automated calls from a UK number, report them to the ICO via ico.org.uk.
If a (028) 96014 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 (028) 96014 XXX
Is (028) 96014 XXX a real UK phone number?
Yes. (028) 96014 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 Direct Market Solutions Ltd for use on the UK public telephone network.
Who owns the (028) 96014 XXX number block?
(028) 96014 XXX is currently allocated to Direct Market Solutions 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 (028) 96014 XXX number based?
(028) 96014 XXX is associated with Northern Ireland. UK geographic numbers historically indicated the location of the line, although VoIP services and number-portability rules mean a (028) 96014 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 (028) 96014 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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