0247 numbers in Coventry
Numbers beginning 0247 are part of the Coventry dialling area, whose area code is 024. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 300 number ranges starting 0247, allocated to 134 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 18% of them.
Who were 0247 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider65 ranges
- BT54 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)12 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited10 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited9 ranges
- Colt Technology Services6 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited4 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited4 ranges
- Sky UK Limited4 ranges
- Digital Space Group Limited3 ranges
- Hyperoptic Ltd2 ranges
- Fuse 2 Communications Ltd2 ranges
+ 123 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0247.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 0247. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 0247 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.
0247 numbers: common questions
Where is the 024 area code?
024 is the UK dialling code for Coventry. Calls from a 024 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 0247 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0247 to BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W), Virgin Media 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 0247 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 024 becomes +44 24 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0247 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 0247 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 0247 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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