Other Numbers
Although the problem is most prevalent in London, similar misconceptions also affect other area codes which were created as a result of PhONEday and the Big Number Change.
| Area | Old numbering | Misconception | Correct new numbering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | (01232) xxxxxx | (028) xxxx xxxx | |
| Bristol | (0272) xxxxxx | (0117) xxx xxxx | |
| Cardiff | (01222) xxxxxx | (029) 2xxx xxxx | |
| Coventry | (01203) xxxxxx | (024) 7xxx xxxx | |
| Leeds | (0532) xxxxxx | (0113) xxx xxxx | |
| Leicester | (0533) xxxxxx | (0116) xxx xxxx | |
| Nottingham | (0602) xxxxxx | (0115) xxx xxxx | |
| Portsmouth | (01705) xxxxxx | (023) 9xxx xxxx | |
| Reading | (01734) xxxxxx | (0118) xxx xxxx | |
| Sheffield | (0742) xxxxxx | (0114) xxx xxxx | |
| Southampton | (01703) xxxxxx | (023) 8xxx xxxx |
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