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0147272 numbers in Grimsby

Numbers beginning 0147272 are part of the Grimsby dialling area, whose area code is 01472. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0147272, allocated to 2 providers. The largest holder is GCI Network Solutions Limited, with 90% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Grimsby
Area code 01472
Ofcom ranges
10
10 allocated
First allocated
2021
2 providers

Who were 0147272 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • GCI Network Solutions Limited9 ranges
  • KCOM Group Ltd1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0147272.

Allocated · 10

Allocations by year

20212024

What do these statuses mean?

What a 0147272 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.
Questions

0147272 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01472 area code?

01472 is the UK dialling code for Grimsby. Calls from a 01472 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 0147272 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0147272 to GCI Network Solutions Limited, KCOM Group Ltd. 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 0147272 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01472 becomes +44 1472 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 0147272 number?

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

Is a call from a 0147272 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 0147272 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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