Geographic numbers

017043 numbers in Southport

Numbers beginning 017043 are part of the Southport dialling area, whose area code is 01704. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 37 number ranges starting 017043, allocated to 8 providers. The largest holder is Six Degrees Technology Group Limited, with 5% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Southport
Area code 01704
Ofcom ranges
37
10 allocated
First allocated
1995
8 providers

Who were 017043 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider27 ranges
  • Six Degrees Technology Group Limited2 ranges
  • Virgin Media Limited2 ranges
  • TTNC Limited1 range
  • Spitfire Network Services Limited1 range
  • BT1 range
  • AQL Wholesale Ltd1 range
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 017043.

Protected · 27 Allocated · 10

Allocations by year

19952020

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 017043 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

017043 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 017043 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 017043 to Six Degrees Technology Group Limited, Virgin Media Limited, TTNC 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 017043 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 017043 number?

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

Is a call from a 017043 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 017043 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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