017924 numbers in Swansea
Numbers beginning 017924 are part of the Swansea dialling area, whose area code is 01792. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 55 number ranges starting 017924, allocated to 6 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 51% of them.
Who were 017924 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT28 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider17 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited4 ranges
- DRD Communications Limited2 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited2 ranges
- 8x8 Communications UK Limited1 range
- Simwood eSMS Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 017924.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 017924. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 017924 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.
017924 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01792 area code?
01792 is the UK dialling code for Swansea. Calls from a 01792 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 017924 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 017924 to BT, TalkTalk Communications Limited, DRD Communications 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 017924 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01792 becomes +44 1792 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 017924 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 017924 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 017924 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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