Calls from 0117 373 XXXX — Bristol
Block 0117 373 XXXX is allocated by Ofcom to Virgin Media, on the Bristol exchange (allocated 2016).
0117 373 XXXX is a number block in Bristol, an area with a population of approximately 479,024. Standard landlines in this area use the format 0117 373 1234, with the first part being the dialling code and the rest being the local number.
This block — 0117 373 XXXX — was allocated by Ofcom to Virgin Media in 2016. Virgin Media either operates the numbers directly or sub-allocates them to resellers and downstream carriers, which is why a single 0117 373 XXXX prefix can be used by many different organisations. You can verify any allocation against Ofcom's National Telephone Numbering Plan, which is updated weekly.
Calls from 0117 373 XXXX numbers that ask you to 'press 1' or to call back a different number should be treated with caution. This is a classic premium-rate trap — the call-back number is often in the 09xx range and costs several pounds per minute. Never call back an unfamiliar number you've been instructed to dial.
If a 0117 373 XXXX number called you and you're not sure who it was, the safest steps are: don't return the call until you've verified it (search the full number online first), don't share personal or financial details, and register the number with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) if it's a marketing call. Persistent unwanted calls can be reported to Ofcom and the ICO. To block a specific number on most UK mobiles and landlines, you can also enable network-level call screening through your provider.
FAQs about 0117 373 XXXX
Is 0117 373 XXXX a real UK phone number?
Yes. 0117 373 XXXX is part of an Ofcom-allocated UK number block — any number starting with that prefix is a real, dialable UK number assigned by Ofcom to Virgin Media for use on the UK public telephone network.
Who owns the 0117 373 XXXX number block?
0117 373 XXXX is currently allocated to Virgin Media in Ofcom's National Telephone Numbering Plan. The allocated carrier may operate the numbers directly or sub-allocate them to downstream resellers — both arrangements are normal under UK telecoms rules.
Where is a 0117 373 XXXX number based?
0117 373 XXXX is associated with Bristol. UK geographic numbers historically indicated the location of the line, although VoIP services and number-portability rules mean a 0117 373 XXXX number can technically be used anywhere a CP routes it. For most UK landlines the geographic match still holds.
How do I block calls from 0117 373 XXXX?
On most UK smartphones, open the recent-calls list, tap the number, and choose 'Block this caller'. UK landlines from BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media include free 'BT Call Protect'-style screening you can enable in your provider's app. You can also register your number with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) at tpsonline.org.uk to opt out of legitimate UK marketing calls.
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