017998 numbers in Saffron Walden
Numbers beginning 017998 are part of the Saffron Walden dialling area, whose area code is 01799. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 017998, allocated to 23 providers. The largest holder is Sky UK Limited, with 2% of them.
Who were 017998 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider76 ranges
- Sky UK Limited2 ranges
- KCOM Group Ltd1 range
- Number Services Ltd.1 range
- VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD1 range
- EVE CONNECT LTD1 range
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range
- YayYay Limited1 range
- DIDWW Ireland Limited1 range
- Bink Networks Ltd1 range
- IOVOX Limited1 range
- Orange Business Holdings UK Limited1 range
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Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 017998.
Allocations by year
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What a 017998 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.
017998 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01799 area code?
01799 is the UK dialling code for Saffron Walden. Calls from a 01799 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 017998 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 017998 to Sky UK Limited, KCOM Group Ltd, Number Services Ltd. 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 017998 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01799 becomes +44 1799 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 017998 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 017998 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 017998 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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