01743 numbers in Shrewsbury
01743 is the area code for Shrewsbury. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 415 number ranges starting 01743, allocated to 106 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 7% of them.
Who were 01743 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider230 ranges
- BT29 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited12 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)12 ranges
- Sky UK Limited8 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited6 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited4 ranges
- Colt Technology Services4 ranges
- Resilient Limited3 ranges
- Digital Space Group Limited3 ranges
- Calltracks Limited2 ranges
- Voxbone SA2 ranges
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Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01743.
Allocations by year
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What a 01743 number tells you
What it is
Ordinary landline numbers tied to a place. The area code tells you which dialling area the number was issued for – 0161 is Manchester, 020 is London, 01388 is Bishop Auckland.
What it costs
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Watch out for
A local-looking number feels familiar, which is exactly why scammers spoof them. A local area code is not proof the caller is local.
01743 numbers: common questions
Who owns 01743 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01743 to BT, GCI Network Solutions Limited, Vodafone Ltd (C&W) and others. Numbers can be moved between providers, so this shows who the range was originally given to – not who is using a particular number today.
How do I call a 01743 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01743 becomes +44 1743 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01743 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01743 number a scam?
A local-looking number feels familiar, which is exactly why scammers spoof them. A local area code is not proof the caller is local. Check the full number on Who’s Calling to see if it belongs to a verified business and what other people have reported.
Did a 01743 number call you?
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