0118 is the local area code throughout the region of Reading from Tadley to Tilehurst also including Arborfield Cross, Caversham and Pangbourne
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Establishing the right geographical 01 or 02 number depends on selecting one that is location-specific to your business. As you know, the prefix 0118 operates throughout Reading – but did you know that it is also active in the surrounding areas of Arborfield Cross, Caversham and Pangbourne? In fact, 0118 is the designated local area code throughout the region, from Tadley right across to Tilehurst. Please don’t hesitate to confirm whether or not 0118 is the suitable option for your business. Our expert team have a thorough understanding of assigned locations, meaning you can buy an 0118 number with peace of mind.
0118 was established as Reading’s area code back in April 1996 and has ever since get circulated as a normal landline number charged at standard rate. So, it is safe to say that your callers will instantly recognise your new 0118 number as being local and affordable.
Numbers beginning with 0118 are from Reading and the surrounding area. This includes the following: 01182 numbers, 01183 numbers, 01184 numbers, 01189 numbers and all other numbers that start with the digits 0118, regardless of what the following digits are or how the numbers are formatted.
Whilst most numbers using the 0118 area code are typically Reading landlines there will be instances, and this is applicable for all UK area codes, where services use such numbers despite not being geographically situated in the area.
Below is a comprehensive list of locations using the 0118 area code:
The Reading area code has undergone several changes. It was originally 0734 which was changed to 01734 during April 1995, as part of a nationwide renumbering. In 1998, 0118 was formally established as Reading’s area code when all numbers were extended from 6 to 7 digits.
How do you write an 0118 telephone number
For telephone numbers beginning with 0118, the correct way to write them down is in the format 0118 xxx xxxx.
The part of the number after the dialling code is known as the local number and is 7 digits long.
For example, consider the number beginning with 01189. It is not an area code in its own right. The area code is still 0118, and the following digit is 9 part of the local number. Therefore, 01189 should actually be written with a space between the dialling code and the local number as written in the following 0118 9.
Calling 0118 numbers comes with costs. When calling from a landline, calls to 0118 numbers can cost up to 10p per minute. This is dependent on the time of day, and there is usually an additional call set-up fee. When calling these numbers from mobile phones, the cost increases to between 10p and 40p per minute.
Inclusive call packages are offered by most landline operators offer that allow calls free at certain times of the day, or at all times. There are many mobile companies who offer free any-time minutes in the monthly contract payment, or a bundle of minutes for a reduced cost in the form of a top-up credit.
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