Geographic numbers

0179476 numbers in Romsey

Numbers beginning 0179476 are part of the Romsey dialling area, whose area code is 01794. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0179476, allocated to 7 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 20% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Romsey
Area code 01794
Ofcom ranges
10
8 allocated
First allocated
2020
7 providers

Who were 0179476 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • BT2 ranges
  • Not allocated to a provider2 ranges
  • Lanonyx Telecom Limited1 range
  • Orange Business Holdings UK Limited1 range
  • SiPalto Ltd1 range
  • ICUK Computing Services Limited1 range
  • Mi Telecom Limited1 range
  • VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0179476.

Allocated · 8 Free · 2

Allocations by year

20202024

What do these statuses mean?

What a 0179476 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

0179476 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01794 area code?

01794 is the UK dialling code for Romsey. Calls from a 01794 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 0179476 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0179476 to BT, Lanonyx Telecom Limited, Orange Business Holdings UK 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 0179476 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01794 becomes +44 1794 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 0179476 number?

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

Is a call from a 0179476 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 0179476 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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