How much does it cost to call a 01773 number?

Calls to 01773 numbers are standard geographic landline calls, charged at your provider’s normal UK landline rate and usually included in inclusive minutes — the same as calling an 03 number.

I had a missed call from a 01773 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01773 so a call looks like it’s from Ripley and you’re more likely to answer. If in doubt, hang up and call the organisation back on a number you find independently.

How do I dial a Ripley number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01773 XXXXXX becomes +44 1773 XXXXXX when dialled internationally.

Can this tool tell me who owns the number?

No. It shows the area of the dialling code and the provider Ofcom allocated the number range to — not the individual or business holding a specific number, which may also have been ported to another network.

01773 Area Code – Ripley | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01773 area code?

01773 is the UK geographic dialling code for Ripley. Any number written as 01773 XXXXXX is tied to the Ripley dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01773 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01773
Area: Ripley
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01773 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1773 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 442
Blocks in service: 183
Range holders: 99

Where is the 01773 area code?

The 01773 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Ripley. Because 01773 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Ripley dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01773 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 442 number blocks under 01773, of which 183 are allocated to 99 communications providers.

Ripley phone number format

A Ripley number is made up of a 5-digit area code followed by a 5 or 6-digit local number. Written in full it looks like 01773 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01773; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01773 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01773 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01773:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	25	`01773 441XXX`
Sky UK Limited	16	`01773 279XXX`
Virgin Media Limited	11	`01773 77XXXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	11	`01773 271XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	8	`01773 289XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	8	`01773 270XXX`
Daisy Communications Ltd	5	`01773 375XXX`
Colt Technology Services	3	`01773 447XXX`

…and 91 more providers hold smaller allocations in this range.

Ofcom’s data shows the provider each number range was originally allocated to — not who holds an individual number today. Numbers are frequently moved (ported) between providers, and no public database reveals the person or business behind a specific number, so treat any service that claims to with suspicion.

01773 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01773 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Ripley’s numbers:

01773 0XXXXX · 1 ranges 01773 2XXXXX · 34 ranges 01773 3XXXXX · 19 ranges 01773 4XXXXX · 78 ranges 01773 5XXXXX · 9 ranges 01773 6XXXXX · 8 ranges 01773 7XXXXX · 24 ranges 01773 8XXXXX · 10 ranges

Call charges for 01773 numbers

Calls to 01773 geographic numbers are charged at your phone provider’s standard UK landline rate and are normally included in inclusive call minutes. UK-wide 03 numbers are guaranteed by Ofcom to cost the same as 01/02 calls, while 084, 087 and 09 numbers cost considerably more — always check the prefix before you dial.

Spotting spoofed 01773 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Ripley (01773) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01773 area code is not proof the caller is local or genuine — caller ID can be faked.
Banks, HMRC and the police will never ask you to move money or share passwords or one-time codes over the phone.
If a call feels off, hang up, wait a moment, and call the organisation back on a number from their official website or your statement.
Report nuisance calls to the ICO and forward scam texts to 7726 (free).

Other dialling codes in this range

Numerically adjacent UK dialling codes:

01771 Maud Area code guide 01772 Preston Area code guide 01775 Spalding Area code guide 01776 Stranraer Area code guide

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01773 area code – Ripley