017042 numbers in Southport
Numbers beginning 017042 are part of the Southport dialling area, whose area code is 01704. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 46 number ranges starting 017042, allocated to 20 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 7% of them.
Who were 017042 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider21 ranges
- BT3 ranges
- DRD Communications Limited2 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)2 ranges
- Sky UK Limited2 ranges
- IOVOX Limited1 range
- Hello Telecom (UK) Limited1 range
- Invoco Ltd1 range
- Syntec Limited1 range
- Minotaur Telecom Limited1 range
- Ziron Limited1 range
- Digital Space Group Limited1 range
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Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 017042.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 017042. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 017042 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.
017042 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01704 area code?
01704 is the UK dialling code for Southport. Calls from a 01704 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 017042 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 017042 to BT, DRD Communications Limited, Vodafone Ltd (C&W) 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 017042 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 017042 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 017042 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 017042 number call you?
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