070 personal numbers

070981 personal numbers

Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 070981. 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 70981…
Drop the 0, add +44
Ofcom ranges
10
0 allocated
First allocated
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No provider listed

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 070981.

Protected · 10

What do these statuses mean?

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Each block below starts 070981. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 070981 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

070981 numbers: common questions

How do I call a 070981 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 070981 becomes +44 70981 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 070981 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 070981 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 070981 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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