070 personal numbers

070286 personal numbers

Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 070286, allocated to 2 providers. The largest holder is Colt Technology Services, with 50% of them. Personal "follow-me" numbers that forward to another phone. They look like mobile numbers but are not.

Number type
070 personal numbers
070
From abroad
+44 70286…
Drop the 0, add +44
Ofcom ranges
10
7 allocated
First allocated
2009
2 providers

Who were 070286 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Colt Technology Services5 ranges
  • Not allocated to a provider3 ranges
  • Business Broadcast Communications Limited2 ranges

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 070286.

Allocated · 7 Protected · 3

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 070286 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.

The range holder isn’t necessarily the caller. Ofcom gives numbers to providers in blocks, and people and businesses can take their number with them when they switch. To find out who actually called, check the full number.
Questions

070286 numbers: common questions

Who owns 070286 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 070286 to Colt Technology Services, Business Broadcast Communications Limited. 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 070286 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 070286 becomes +44 70286 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 070286 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 070286 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 070286 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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