0207 numbers in London
Numbers beginning 0207 are part of the London dialling area, whose area code is 020. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 1,000 number ranges starting 0207, allocated to 56 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 52% of them.
Who were 0207 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT524 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)177 ranges
- Colt Technology Services59 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited55 ranges
- Verizon UK Limited47 ranges
- Lumen Technologies UK Limited18 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited17 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider16 ranges
- Six Degrees Technology Group Limited10 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited8 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited5 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited4 ranges
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Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0207.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 0207. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 0207 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.
0207 numbers: common questions
Where is the 020 area code?
020 is the UK dialling code for London. Calls from a 020 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 0207 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0207 to BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W), Colt Technology Services 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 0207 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 020 becomes +44 20 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0207 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 0207 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 0207 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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