Geographic numbers

016976 numbers in Brampton

Numbers beginning 016976 are part of the Brampton dialling area, whose area code is 01697. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 016976, allocated to 8 providers. The largest holder is Windsor Telecom Limited, with 1% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Brampton
Area code 01697
Ofcom ranges
100
8 allocated
First allocated
2010
8 providers

Who were 016976 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider92 ranges
  • Windsor Telecom Limited1 range
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited1 range
  • Internexus Networks Limited1 range
  • Hello Telecom (UK) Limited1 range
  • Bicom Systems EURL1 range
  • Invoco Ltd1 range
  • Fuse 2 Communications Ltd1 range
  • YayYay Limited1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 016976.

Protected · 92 Allocated · 8

Allocations by year

20102024

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 016976 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

016976 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01697 area code?

01697 is the UK dialling code for Brampton. Calls from a 01697 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 016976 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 016976 to Windsor Telecom Limited, GCI Network Solutions Limited, Internexus Networks 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 016976 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01697 becomes +44 1697 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 016976 number?

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

Is a call from a 016976 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 016976 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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