Calls from 01672 711 XXX — Marlborough
Block 01672 711 XXX is allocated by Ofcom to KCOM, on the Marlborough exchange (allocated 2022).
01672 711 XXX is a number block in Marlborough, in the historic county of Wiltshire, an area with a population of approximately 8,395. Standard landlines in this area use the format 01672 711123, with the first part being the dialling code and the rest being the local number.
This block — 01672 711 XXX — was allocated by Ofcom to KCOM in 2022. KCOM either operates the numbers directly or sub-allocates them to resellers and downstream carriers, which is why a single 01672 711 XXX prefix can be used by many different organisations. You can verify any allocation against Ofcom's National Telephone Numbering Plan, which is updated weekly.
Insurance and accident-claims cold calls remain a heavy source of unsolicited 01672 711 XXX-prefix traffic. Since 2019 it has been illegal under UK law to make unsolicited cold calls about pensions, and similar tightening is in force for insurance leads. You can register your number with the TPS for free to block legitimate UK marketing calls.
If a 01672 711 XXX 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 01672 711 XXX
Is 01672 711 XXX a real UK phone number?
Yes. 01672 711 XXX 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 KCOM for use on the UK public telephone network.
Who owns the 01672 711 XXX number block?
01672 711 XXX is currently allocated to KCOM 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 01672 711 XXX number based?
01672 711 XXX is associated with Marlborough. UK geographic numbers historically indicated the location of the line, although VoIP services and number-portability rules mean a 01672 711 XXX 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 01672 711 XXX?
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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