070079 personal numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 070079. Personal "follow-me" numbers that forward to another phone. They look like mobile numbers but are not.
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 070079.
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Each block below starts 070079. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 070079 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.
070079 numbers: common questions
How do I call a 070079 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 070079 becomes +44 70079 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 070079 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 070079 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 070079 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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