Geographic numbers

017926 numbers in Swansea

Numbers beginning 017926 are part of the Swansea dialling area, whose area code is 01792. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 73 number ranges starting 017926, allocated to 19 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 25% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Swansea
Area code 01792
Ofcom ranges
73
49 allocated
First allocated
1994
19 providers

Who were 017926 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider24 ranges
  • BT18 ranges
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited8 ranges
  • Virgin Media Limited3 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited3 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)2 ranges
  • Digital Space Group Limited2 ranges
  • Voxbone SA1 range
  • Telecom2 Limited1 range
  • Nodemax Limited1 range
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited1 range
  • Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone)1 range

+ 8 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 017926.

Allocated · 49 Protected · 24

Allocations by year

19942024

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 017926 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

017926 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 017926 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 017926 to BT, GCI Network Solutions Limited, Virgin Media 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 017926 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 017926 number?

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

Is a call from a 017926 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 017926 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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