016217 numbers in Maldon
Numbers beginning 016217 are part of the Maldon dialling area, whose area code is 01621. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 37 number ranges starting 016217, allocated to 5 providers. The largest holder is Vodafone Ltd (C&W), with 22% of them.
Who were 016217 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider21 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)8 ranges
- BT4 ranges
- DRD Communications Limited2 ranges
- AQL Wholesale Ltd1 range
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 016217.
Allocations by year
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What a 016217 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.
016217 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01621 area code?
01621 is the UK dialling code for Maldon. Calls from a 01621 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 016217 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 016217 to Vodafone Ltd (C&W), BT, DRD Communications 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 016217 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01621 becomes +44 1621 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 016217 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 016217 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 016217 number call you?
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