How much does it cost to call a 01987 number?

Calls to 01987 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 01987 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01987 so a call looks like it’s from Ebbsfleet 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 Ebbsfleet number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01987 XXXXXX becomes +44 1987 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.

01987 Area Code – Ebbsfleet | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01987 area code?

01987 is the UK geographic dialling code for Ebbsfleet. Any number written as 01987 XXXXXX is tied to the Ebbsfleet dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01987 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01987
Area: Ebbsfleet
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01987 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1987 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 613
Blocks in service: 78
Range holders: 72

Where is the 01987 area code?

The 01987 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Ebbsfleet. Because 01987 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Ebbsfleet dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01987 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 613 number blocks under 01987, of which 78 are allocated to 72 communications providers.

Ebbsfleet phone number format

A Ebbsfleet 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 01987 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01987; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01987 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01987 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01987:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone)	3	`01987 510XXX`
Resilient Limited	3	`01987 570XXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01987 247XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	2	`01987 229XXX`
24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd	1	`01987 230XXX`
API Telecom Limited	1	`01987 234XXX`
Adepteo Limited	1	`01987 254XXX`
Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd	1	`01987 58XXXX`

…and 64 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.

01987 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01987 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Ebbsfleet’s numbers:

01987 2XXXXX · 54 ranges 01987 5XXXXX · 14 ranges 01987 6XXXXX · 7 ranges 01987 7XXXXX · 3 ranges

Call charges for 01987 numbers

Calls to 01987 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 01987 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Ebbsfleet (01987) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01987 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:

01985 Warminster Area code guide 01986 Bungay Area code guide 01988 Wigtown Area code guide 01989 Ross-on-Wye Area code guide

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01987 area code – Ebbsfleet