Geographic numbers

01174 numbers in Bristol

Numbers beginning 01174 are part of the Bristol dialling area, whose area code is 0117. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 01174, allocated to 53 providers. The largest holder is Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, with 8% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Bristol
Area code 0117
Ofcom ranges
100
71 allocated
First allocated
2013
53 providers

Who were 01174 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider29 ranges
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited8 ranges
  • BT5 ranges
  • Colt Technology Services4 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited4 ranges
  • Magrathea Telecommunications Limited2 ranges
  • Cloudcall Limited1 range
  • TELNYX UK LIMITED1 range
  • Dial 9 Communications Limited1 range
  • Vonage Business Limited1 range
  • SONA BUSINESS PVT. LTD.1 range
  • IP Voice Networks Ltd1 range

+ 42 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01174.

Allocated · 71 Protected · 20 Free · 9

Allocations by year

20132025

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 01174 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.

The range holder isn’t necessarily the caller. Ofcom gives numbers to providers in blocks, and people and businesses can take their number with them when they switch. To find out who actually called, check the full number.
TV and radio numbers. Ofcom reserves 0117 496 0000 – 0999 for use in TV and radio drama, so the numbers you hear on screen don’t belong to real people.
Questions

01174 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 01174 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01174 to Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, BT, Colt Technology Services 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 01174 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 01174 number?

Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.

Is a call from a 01174 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 01174 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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