Geographic numbers

017232 numbers in Scarborough

Numbers beginning 017232 are part of the Scarborough dialling area, whose area code is 01723. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 55 number ranges starting 017232, allocated to 23 providers. The largest holder is Virgin Media Limited, with 18% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Scarborough
Area code 01723
Ofcom ranges
55
34 allocated
First allocated
2006
23 providers

Who were 017232 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider21 ranges
  • Virgin Media Limited10 ranges
  • DRD Communications Limited2 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited2 ranges
  • Simwood eSMS Limited1 range
  • York Data Services Limited1 range
  • Bicom Systems EURL1 range
  • AQL Wholesale Ltd1 range
  • 8x8 Communications UK Limited1 range
  • Digital Space Group Limited1 range
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
  • Windsor Telecom Limited1 range

+ 12 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 017232.

Allocated · 34 Protected · 21

Allocations by year

20062023

What do these statuses mean?

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Each block below starts 017232. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 017232 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

017232 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01723 area code?

01723 is the UK dialling code for Scarborough. Calls from a 01723 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 017232 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 017232 to Virgin Media Limited, DRD Communications Limited, Sky UK 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 017232 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01723 becomes +44 1723 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 017232 number?

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

Is a call from a 017232 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 017232 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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