0704005 personal numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 1 number range starting 0704005, allocated to 1 provider. Personal "follow-me" numbers that forward to another phone. They look like mobile numbers but are not.
Who were 0704005 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Business Broadcast Communications Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0704005.
What a 0704005 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.
0704005 numbers: common questions
Who owns 0704005 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0704005 to 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 0704005 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0704005 becomes +44 704005 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0704005 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 0704005 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 0704005 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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