070116 personal numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 1 number range starting 070116. Personal "follow-me" numbers that forward to another phone. They look like mobile numbers but are not.
What a 070116 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.
070116 numbers: common questions
How do I call a 070116 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 070116 becomes +44 70116 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 070116 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 070116 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 070116 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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