01704 numbers in Southport
01704 is the area code for Southport. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 433 number ranges starting 01704, allocated to 99 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 5% of them.
Who were 01704 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider256 ranges
- BT23 ranges
- Sky UK Limited13 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited12 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)10 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited8 ranges
- Colt Technology Services4 ranges
- Media Hawk Ltd3 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited3 ranges
- Resilient Limited3 ranges
- Lumen Technologies UK Limited3 ranges
- DRD Communications Limited2 ranges
+ 88 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01704.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 01704. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01704 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.
01704 numbers: common questions
Who owns 01704 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01704 to BT, Sky UK Limited, GCI Network Solutions 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 01704 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01704 becomes +44 1704 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01704 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01704 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 01704 number call you?
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