Geographic numbers

017636 numbers in Royston

Numbers beginning 017636 are part of the Royston dialling area, whose area code is 01763. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 28 number ranges starting 017636, allocated to 8 providers. The largest holder is Sky UK Limited, with 4% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Royston
Area code 01763
Ofcom ranges
28
8 allocated
First allocated
2008
8 providers

Who were 017636 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider20 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited1 range
  • Wifinity Limited1 range
  • Nexus Telecommunications Limited1 range
  • Invade International Ltd1 range
  • Solutios Limited1 range
  • Digital Space Group Limited1 range
  • Mars Communications Limited1 range
  • Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 017636.

Protected · 19 Allocated · 8 Quarantined · 1

Allocations by year

20082016

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 017636 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

017636 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01763 area code?

01763 is the UK dialling code for Royston. Calls from a 01763 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 017636 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 017636 to Sky UK Limited, Wifinity Limited, Nexus Telecommunications 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 017636 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01763 becomes +44 1763 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 017636 number?

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

Is a call from a 017636 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 017636 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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