070 personal numbers

07086 personal numbers

Ofcom’s numbering data lists 91 number ranges starting 07086, allocated to 5 providers. The largest holder is Plus Telecom Limited, with 5% 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 7086…
Drop the 0, add +44
Ofcom ranges
91
14 allocated
First allocated
2007
5 providers

Who were 07086 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider77 ranges
  • Plus Telecom Limited5 ranges
  • Telephone Box Limited4 ranges
  • Magrathea Telecommunications Limited2 ranges
  • 4D Interactive Ltd2 ranges
  • Sound Advertising Ltd1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 07086.

Protected · 77 Allocated · 14

Allocations by year

20072011

What do these statuses mean?

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Each block below starts 07086. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 07086 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

07086 numbers: common questions

Who owns 07086 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 07086 to Plus Telecom Limited, Telephone Box Limited, Magrathea Telecommunications 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 07086 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 07086 becomes +44 7086 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 07086 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 07086 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 07086 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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