07040 personal numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 19 number ranges starting 07040, allocated to 6 providers. The largest holder is Promotions4All Ltd, with 21% of them. Personal "follow-me" numbers that forward to another phone. They look like mobile numbers but are not.
Who were 07040 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider4 ranges
- Promotions4All Ltd4 ranges
- Business Broadcast Communications Limited4 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited3 ranges
- TelXL Limited2 ranges
- Phone Buddy Limited1 range
- Digital Mail Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 07040.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 07040. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 07040 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.
07040 numbers: common questions
Who owns 07040 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 07040 to Promotions4All Ltd, Business Broadcast Communications Limited, TalkTalk Communications 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 07040 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 07040 becomes +44 7040 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 07040 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 07040 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 07040 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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