Geographic numbers

017794 numbers in Peterhead

Numbers beginning 017794 are part of the Peterhead dialling area, whose area code is 01779. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 28 number ranges starting 017794, allocated to 12 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 14% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Peterhead
Area code 01779
Ofcom ranges
28
15 allocated
First allocated
1994
12 providers

Who were 017794 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider13 ranges
  • BT4 ranges
  • TTNC Limited1 range
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
  • Internexus Networks Limited1 range
  • TelNG Limited1 range
  • Hello Telecom (UK) Limited1 range
  • 8x8 Communications UK Limited1 range
  • ICC Networks Ltd1 range
  • Bicom Systems EURL1 range
  • Simwood eSMS Limited1 range

+ 1 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 017794.

Allocated · 15 Protected · 13

Allocations by year

19942013

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 017794 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

017794 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01779 area code?

01779 is the UK dialling code for Peterhead. Calls from a 01779 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 017794 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 017794 to BT, TTNC Limited, Gamma Telecom Holdings 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 017794 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01779 becomes +44 1779 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 017794 number?

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

Is a call from a 017794 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 017794 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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