Geographic numbers

0167840 numbers in Bala

Numbers beginning 0167840 are part of the Bala dialling area, whose area code is 01678. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0167840, allocated to 8 providers. The largest holder is Telephone Box Limited, with 10% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Bala
Area code 01678
Ofcom ranges
10
8 allocated
First allocated
2010
8 providers

Who were 0167840 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider2 ranges
  • Telephone Box Limited1 range
  • Windsor Telecom Limited1 range
  • Phone Co-Op Numbering Limited1 range
  • Digitech Solutions Global Limited1 range
  • Atomstream Limited1 range
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited1 range
  • Suretec Systems Ltd1 range
  • VoiceHost Limited1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0167840.

Allocated · 8 Protected · 2

Allocations by year

20102023

What do these statuses mean?

What a 0167840 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

0167840 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01678 area code?

01678 is the UK dialling code for Bala. Calls from a 01678 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 0167840 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0167840 to Telephone Box Limited, Windsor Telecom Limited, Phone Co-Op Numbering 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 0167840 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01678 becomes +44 1678 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 0167840 number?

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

Is a call from a 0167840 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 0167840 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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