Geographic numbers

017907 numbers in Spilsby

Numbers beginning 017907 are part of the Spilsby dialling area, whose area code is 01790. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 46 number ranges starting 017907, allocated to 6 providers. The largest holder is Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, with 15% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Spilsby
Area code 01790
Ofcom ranges
46
13 allocated
First allocated
1994
6 providers

Who were 017907 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider33 ranges
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited7 ranges
  • BT2 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
  • VoiceHost Limited1 range
  • Magrathea Telecommunications Limited1 range
  • Net-Work Internet Ltd1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 017907.

Protected · 33 Allocated · 13

Allocations by year

19942013

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 017907 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

017907 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01790 area code?

01790 is the UK dialling code for Spilsby. Calls from a 01790 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 017907 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 017907 to Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W) 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 017907 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01790 becomes +44 1790 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 017907 number?

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

Is a call from a 017907 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 017907 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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