01173 numbers in Bristol
Numbers beginning 01173 are part of the Bristol dialling area, whose area code is 0117. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 01173, allocated to 45 providers. The largest holder is Virgin Media Limited, with 16% of them.
Who were 01173 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Virgin Media Limited16 ranges
- BT12 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider11 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)7 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited7 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited4 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited4 ranges
- Invade International Ltd1 range
- Flextel Limited1 range
- Colt Technology Services1 range
- Digital Mail Limited1 range
- Redcentric Solutions Limited1 range
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Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01173.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 01173. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01173 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.
01173 numbers: common questions
Where is the 0117 area code?
0117 is the UK dialling code for Bristol. Calls from a 0117 number were made from a phone line issued for that area – although caller ID can be faked, so a local code is not proof the caller is local.
Who owns 01173 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01173 to Virgin Media Limited, BT, 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 01173 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0117 becomes +44 117 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01173 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01173 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 01173 number call you?
Check the full number to see if it belongs to a verified UK business and what other people have reported.
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