017272 numbers in St Albans
Numbers beginning 017272 are part of the St Albans dialling area, whose area code is 01727. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 55 number ranges starting 017272, allocated to 16 providers. The largest holder is Vodafone Ltd (C&W), with 25% of them.
Who were 017272 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider22 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)14 ranges
- GTT-EMEA LTD4 ranges
- DRD Communications Limited2 ranges
- Linear Telecoms Limited1 range
- Bicom Systems EURL1 range
- 8x8 Communications UK Limited1 range
- ICC Networks Ltd1 range
- IOVOX Limited1 range
- Ziron Limited1 range
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range
- Content Guru Limited1 range
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Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 017272.
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What a 017272 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.
017272 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01727 area code?
01727 is the UK dialling code for St Albans. Calls from a 01727 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 017272 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 017272 to Vodafone Ltd (C&W), GTT-EMEA LTD, DRD 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 017272 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01727 becomes +44 1727 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 017272 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 017272 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 017272 number call you?
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