- Prefix
07040- Number type
- Personal numbering (070)
- Format
07040 XXXXXX- From abroad
+44 7040 XXXXXX- Ofcom blocks in range
- 19
- Blocks in service
- 15
- Range holders
- 6
What are 07040 numbers?
Numbers starting 07040 are UK personal numbering (070)
numbers under Ofcom’s
070 personal numbers range.
070 numbers are 'follow-me' personal numbers, NOT mobiles, and can be expensive to call - a common nuisance-call disguise.
Who holds 07040 ranges?
| Range holder (allocated by Ofcom) | Number blocks | Example range |
|---|---|---|
| Business Broadcast Communications Limited | 4 | 07040 03XXXX |
| Promotions4All Ltd | 4 | 07040 02XXXX |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 | 07040 1XXXXX |
| TelXL Limited | 2 | 07040 5XXXXX |
| Digital Mail Limited | 1 | 07040 9XXXXX |
| Phone Buddy Limited | 1 | 07040 4XXXXX |
070 personal numbers look like mobiles but are not: they are ‘follow-me’ redirection services that can cost far more to call and are a well-known nuisance- and scam-call disguise. Treat unexpected calls from 07040 numbers with real caution and check the cost before ringing back.
Had a call or text from an 07040 number?
Unexpected calls and texts from unfamiliar personal numbers are a common scam pattern — missed-call (‘Wangiri’) baiting, fake delivery texts and bank-impersonation calls all use them. Don’t ring back numbers you don’t recognise without checking first. Our plain-English guide covers what to do: Who called me from an 070 number?
Check a specific 07040 number
Paste the full number into the checker above to see its range holder and allocation status from this week’s Ofcom data — free, no sign-up.
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