Geographic numbers

017958 numbers in Sittingbourne

Numbers beginning 017958 are part of the Sittingbourne dialling area, whose area code is 01795. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 19 number ranges starting 017958, allocated to 5 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 26% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Sittingbourne
Area code 01795
Ofcom ranges
19
12 allocated
First allocated
1994
5 providers

Who were 017958 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider7 ranges
  • BT5 ranges
  • Lumen Technologies UK Limited4 ranges
  • Magrathea Telecommunications Limited1 range
  • Flextel Limited1 range
  • (AQ) LIMITED1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 017958.

Allocated · 12 Protected · 7

Allocations by year

19942012

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 017958 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

017958 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01795 area code?

01795 is the UK dialling code for Sittingbourne. Calls from a 01795 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 017958 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 017958 to BT, Lumen Technologies UK Limited, Magrathea Telecommunications 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 017958 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01795 becomes +44 1795 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 017958 number?

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

Is a call from a 017958 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 017958 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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