0700783 personal numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 1 number range starting 0700783. Personal "follow-me" numbers that forward to another phone. They look like mobile numbers but are not.
What a 0700783 number tells you
What it is
Personal "follow-me" numbers that forward to another phone. They look like mobile numbers but are not.
What it costs
Since October 2019 Ofcom has capped what providers can charge to connect these calls, so most tariffs now treat them like mobile calls – but check yours.
Watch out for
070 numbers have a long history of misuse in scams because they look like mobiles and hide the real destination.
0700783 numbers: common questions
How do I call a 0700783 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0700783 becomes +44 700783 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0700783 number?
Since October 2019 Ofcom has capped what providers can charge to connect these calls, so most tariffs now treat them like mobile calls – but check yours.
Is a call from a 0700783 number a scam?
070 numbers have a long history of misuse in scams because they look like mobiles and hide the real destination. 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 0700783 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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