017046 numbers in Southport
Numbers beginning 017046 are part of the Southport dialling area, whose area code is 01704. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 017046, allocated to 37 providers. The largest holder is Sky UK Limited, with 9% of them.
Who were 017046 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider47 ranges
- Sky UK Limited9 ranges
- BT5 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited3 ranges
- Media Hawk Ltd3 ranges
- Content Guru Limited1 range
- Adepteo Limited1 range
- Phone Co-Op Numbering Limited1 range
- Kalnet4U Ltd1 range
- Colt Technology Services1 range
- Datazero Ltd1 range
- XoverX Ltd1 range
+ 26 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 017046.
Allocations by year
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What a 017046 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.
017046 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 017046 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 017046 to Sky UK Limited, BT, TalkTalk Communications 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 017046 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 017046 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 017046 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 017046 number call you?
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