017499 numbers in Shepton Mallet
Numbers beginning 017499 are part of the Shepton Mallet dialling area, whose area code is 01749. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 55 number ranges starting 017499, allocated to 7 providers. The largest holder is Magrathea Telecommunications Limited, with 13% of them.
Who were 017499 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider36 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited7 ranges
- Barritel Limited5 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited3 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited1 range
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
- Digitech Solutions Global Limited1 range
- Localphone Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 017499.
Allocations by year
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What a 017499 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.
017499 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 017499 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 017499 to Magrathea Telecommunications Limited, Barritel Limited, TalkTalk 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 017499 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 017499 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 017499 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 017499 number call you?
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