0170259 numbers in Southend-on-Sea
Numbers beginning 0170259 are part of the Southend-on-Sea dialling area, whose area code is 01702. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0170259, allocated to 7 providers. The largest holder is Colt Technology Services, with 10% of them.
Who were 0170259 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider3 ranges
- Colt Technology Services1 range
- Vonage Business Limited1 range
- Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone)1 range
- YayYay Limited1 range
- Internexus Networks Limited1 range
- Hello Telecom (UK) Limited1 range
- Simwood eSMS Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0170259.
Allocations by year
What a 0170259 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.
0170259 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 0170259 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0170259 to Colt Technology Services, Vonage Business Limited, Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) 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 0170259 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 0170259 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 0170259 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 0170259 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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