070987 personal numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 070987, allocated to 4 providers. The largest holder is Numbers Telecom Limited, with 40% of them. Personal "follow-me" numbers that forward to another phone. They look like mobile numbers but are not.
Who were 070987 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Numbers Telecom Limited4 ranges
- Zestel Limited2 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider2 ranges
- FEBO Telecom Limited1 range
- Digital Select Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 070987.
Allocations by year
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What a 070987 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.
070987 numbers: common questions
Who owns 070987 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 070987 to Numbers Telecom Limited, Zestel Limited, FEBO Telecom 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 070987 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 070987 becomes +44 70987 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 070987 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 070987 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 070987 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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