0178965 numbers in Stratford-upon-Avon
Numbers beginning 0178965 are part of the Stratford-upon-Avon dialling area, whose area code is 01789. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0178965, allocated to 4 providers. The largest holder is Colt Technology Services, with 30% of them.
Who were 0178965 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Colt Technology Services3 ranges
- BT2 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited2 ranges
- Voxbone SA2 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0178965.
Allocations by year
What a 0178965 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.
0178965 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01789 area code?
01789 is the UK dialling code for Stratford-upon-Avon. Calls from a 01789 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 0178965 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0178965 to Colt Technology Services, BT, 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 0178965 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01789 becomes +44 1789 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0178965 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 0178965 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 0178965 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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