0177961 numbers in Peterhead
Numbers beginning 0177961 are part of the Peterhead dialling area, whose area code is 01779. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0177961, allocated to 6 providers. The largest holder is KCOM Group Ltd, with 10% of them.
Who were 0177961 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider4 ranges
- KCOM Group Ltd1 range
- ICUK Computing Services Limited1 range
- VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD1 range
- Belgacom International Carrier Services SA1 range
- Sky UK Limited1 range
- Six Degrees Technology Group Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0177961.
Allocations by year
What a 0177961 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.
0177961 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 0177961 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0177961 to KCOM Group Ltd, ICUK Computing Services Limited, VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD 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 0177961 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 0177961 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 0177961 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 0177961 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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