017434 numbers in Shrewsbury
Numbers beginning 017434 are part of the Shrewsbury dialling area, whose area code is 01743. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 28 number ranges starting 017434, allocated to 5 providers. The largest holder is GCI Network Solutions Limited, with 36% of them.
Who were 017434 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- GCI Network Solutions Limited10 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)9 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider4 ranges
- BT3 ranges
- TelNG Limited1 range
- Flextel Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 017434.
Allocations by year
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What a 017434 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.
017434 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 017434 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 017434 to GCI Network Solutions Limited, Vodafone Ltd (C&W), BT 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 017434 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 017434 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 017434 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 017434 number call you?
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