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0162470 numbers in Isle of Man

Numbers beginning 0162470 are part of the Isle of Man dialling area, whose area code is 01624. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0162470, allocated to 2 providers. The largest holder is BlueWave Communications Limited, with 10% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Isle of Man
Area code 01624
Ofcom ranges
10
2 allocated
First allocated
2017
2 providers

Who were 0162470 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider8 ranges
  • BlueWave Communications Limited1 range
  • Wi-Manx Limited1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0162470.

Protected · 5 Free · 3 Allocated · 2

Allocations by year

20172018

What do these statuses mean?

What a 0162470 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

0162470 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01624 area code?

01624 is the UK dialling code for Isle of Man. Calls from a 01624 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 0162470 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0162470 to BlueWave Communications Limited, Wi-Manx Limited. 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 0162470 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01624 becomes +44 1624 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 0162470 number?

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

Is a call from a 0162470 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 0162470 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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