01179 numbers in Bristol
Numbers beginning 01179 are part of the Bristol dialling area, whose area code is 0117. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 01179, allocated to 11 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 66% of them.
Who were 01179 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT66 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited14 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)10 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider2 ranges
- Simwood eSMS Limited1 range
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range
- Need More Time Ltd1 range
- Commi Holdings Limited1 range
- Linear Telecoms Limited1 range
- Resilient Limited1 range
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited1 range
- Colt Technology Services1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01179.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 01179. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01179 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.
01179 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 01179 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01179 to BT, Virgin Media 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 01179 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 01179 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01179 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 01179 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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