Geographic numbers

017022 numbers in Southend-on-Sea

Numbers beginning 017022 are part of the Southend-on-Sea dialling area, whose area code is 01702. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 55 number ranges starting 017022, allocated to 3 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 56% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Southend-on-Sea
Area code 01702
Ofcom ranges
55
39 allocated
First allocated
1994
3 providers

Who were 017022 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • BT31 ranges
  • Not allocated to a provider16 ranges
  • Lumen Technologies UK Limited6 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)2 ranges

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 017022.

Allocated · 39 Protected · 14 Free · 2

Allocations by year

19942020

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 017022 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

017022 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01702 area code?

01702 is the UK dialling code for Southend-on-Sea. Calls from a 01702 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 017022 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 017022 to BT, Lumen Technologies UK Limited, Vodafone Ltd (C&W). 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 017022 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01702 becomes +44 1702 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 017022 number?

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

Is a call from a 017022 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 017022 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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