Geographic numbers

017432 numbers in Shrewsbury

Numbers beginning 017432 are part of the Shrewsbury dialling area, whose area code is 01743. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 19 number ranges starting 017432, allocated to 11 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 37% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Shrewsbury
Area code 01743
Ofcom ranges
19
17 allocated
First allocated
1994
11 providers

Who were 017432 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • BT7 ranges
  • Not allocated to a provider2 ranges
  • IP Voice Networks Ltd1 range
  • Calltracks Limited1 range
  • Media Hawk Ltd1 range
  • Entanet International Ltd1 range
  • NFON UK Ltd1 range
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range
  • Adepteo Limited1 range
  • Sky UK Limited1 range
  • Number Services Ltd.1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 017432.

Allocated · 17 Protected · 2

Allocations by year

19942021

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 017432 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

017432 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01743 area code?

01743 is the UK dialling code for Shrewsbury. Calls from a 01743 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 017432 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 017432 to BT, IP Voice Networks Ltd, Calltracks 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 017432 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01743 becomes +44 1743 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 017432 number?

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

Is a call from a 017432 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 017432 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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