Geographic numbers

017964 numbers in Pitlochry

Numbers beginning 017964 are part of the Pitlochry dialling area, whose area code is 01796. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 37 number ranges starting 017964, allocated to 21 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 5% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Pitlochry
Area code 01796
Ofcom ranges
37
22 allocated
First allocated
1994
21 providers

Who were 017964 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider15 ranges
  • BT2 ranges
  • Minotaur Telecom Limited1 range
  • 8x8 Communications UK Limited1 range
  • Bink Networks Ltd1 range
  • ICC Networks Ltd1 range
  • TelNG Limited1 range
  • Ziron Limited1 range
  • Magrathea Telecommunications Limited1 range
  • Datazero Ltd1 range
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
  • Flextel Limited1 range

+ 10 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 017964.

Allocated · 22 Protected · 13 Free · 2

Allocations by year

19942023

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 017964 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

017964 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01796 area code?

01796 is the UK dialling code for Pitlochry. Calls from a 01796 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 017964 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 017964 to BT, Minotaur Telecom Limited, 8x8 Communications 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 017964 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01796 becomes +44 1796 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 017964 number?

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

Is a call from a 017964 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 017964 number call you?

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