01617 numbers in Manchester
Numbers beginning 01617 are part of the Manchester dialling area, whose area code is 0161. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 01617, allocated to 37 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 51% of them.
Who were 01617 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT51 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider9 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)4 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited2 ranges
- Daisy Communications Ltd1 range
- Relax Telecom Limited1 range
- Dynamic Mobile Billing Limited1 range
- Suretec Systems Ltd1 range
- Reality Network Services Limited1 range
- Simwood eSMS Limited1 range
- Vonage Business Limited1 range
- Commi Holdings Limited1 range
+ 26 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01617.
Allocations by year
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What a 01617 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.
01617 numbers: common questions
Where is the 0161 area code?
0161 is the UK dialling code for Manchester. Calls from a 0161 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 01617 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01617 to BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W), Virgin Media Limited 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 01617 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0161 becomes +44 161 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01617 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01617 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 01617 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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