017493 numbers in Shepton Mallet
Numbers beginning 017493 are part of the Shepton Mallet dialling area, whose area code is 01749. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 46 number ranges starting 017493, allocated to 16 providers. The largest holder is GTT-EMEA LTD, with 9% of them.
Who were 017493 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider23 ranges
- GTT-EMEA LTD4 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited3 ranges
- BT3 ranges
- Bicom Systems EURL1 range
- Simwood eSMS Limited1 range
- Orbtalk Limited1 range
- 8x8 Communications UK Limited1 range
- ICC Networks Ltd1 range
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range
- Linear Telecoms Limited1 range
- AQL Wholesale Ltd1 range
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Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 017493.
Allocations by year
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What a 017493 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.
017493 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01749 area code?
01749 is the UK dialling code for Shepton Mallet. Calls from a 01749 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 017493 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 017493 to GTT-EMEA LTD, GCI Network Solutions Limited, 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 017493 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01749 becomes +44 1749 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 017493 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 017493 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 017493 number call you?
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