UK area code
01773 area code — Ripley
01773 is Ofcom’s Ripley numbering area, in Derbyshire, East Midlands England. 97 phone companies hold its 181 allocated number blocks. Its numbers are written like 01773 234 567. The nearest other codes are 01623 Mansfield (12 km) and 01629 Matlock (15 km).
01773 at a glance
- Ofcom area name
- Ripley
- County
- Derbyshire
- Council area
- Derbyshire
- Region
- East Midlands England
- Number format
- 01773 234 567 (4+6)
- Local calls
- Full number recommended
- Current code since
- 1995 (previously 0773)
- Allocated blocks
- 181 of 442 (41%) across 97 providers
- Newest block
- 17 March 2026 (2 in the last 12 months)
Sources: Ofcom numbering data (weekly) and area-code list, Ofcom Numbering Plan, ONS geography.
If a 01773 number called you
No clear pattern in reports for these numbers yet. If a call worried you:
- 1
Call back on a number you trust
If a caller says they're your bank, HMRC, a courier or a council, hang up and ring the organisation on the number from its website or your statement, never the number that called you. Caller ID can be faked.
- 2
Forward it to 7726
On a mobile, copy the caller's number from your recent calls and text it to 7726 (it spells SPAM). Scam texts can be forwarded to 7726 as they are. It's free, and your network uses the reports to investigate and block numbers.
- 3
Stop sales calls
Register your landline and mobile free with the Telephone Preference Service (0345 070 0707). Legitimate UK marketers must check it; calls should drop within 28 days. It won't stop scammers.
- 4
If you lost money or shared details
Call your bank on the number on your card (or 159 to reach most UK banks safely), then report it to Report Fraud online or on 0300 123 2040. Report Fraud replaced Action Fraud on 4 December 2025 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland; in Scotland call Police Scotland on 101.
01773 history and number format
Number format: Numbers on 01773 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01773 234 567.
Before 1995: 01773 took its current form at PhONEday on 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted into every UK geographic code — before that the area dialled 0773.
Local dialling: Traditionally not from another 01773 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01773 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
Allocation record: the oldest number block still visible on 01773 was allocated on 15 July 1994, and the most recent on 17 March 2026. 2 blocks were allocated in the last 12 months — newly-activated ranges with no call history, which is worth knowing when an unfamiliar 01773 number rings (see the weekly numbering changelog for every new allocation.)
Phone companies holding 01773 numbers
Every Ofcom range holder with blocks on 01773, by allocated blocks. The holder is the company Ofcom allocated the block to; a number can since have been ported to another provider (see range holder vs current provider).
| Range holder | Allocated | All blocks | First block | Latest block |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT | 25 | 25 | 15 July 1994 | 18 September 2023 |
| Sky UK Limited | 16 | 16 | 28 June 2013 | 14 April 2022 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 11 | 11 | 3 September 1998 | 27 July 2012 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 11 | 11 | 11 September 2013 | 16 November 2021 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 8 | 8 | 25 April 2017 | 26 February 2024 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 8 | 8 | 20 January 2012 | 14 December 2017 |
| Daisy Communications Ltd | 5 | 5 | 14 December 2011 | 14 December 2011 |
| Colt Technology Services | 3 | 3 | 5 May 2015 | 12 August 2021 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 3 | 3 | 5 April 2004 | 21 July 2025 |
| Calltracks Limited | 2 | 2 | 23 September 2013 | 12 January 2017 |
| Datazero Ltd | 2 | 2 | 3 December 2010 | 29 April 2019 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 | 2 | 3 July 2017 | 22 January 2024 |
| (AQ) LIMITED | 1 | 1 | 26 September 2012 | 26 September 2012 |
| 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 21 January 2020 | 21 January 2020 |
| 8x8 Communications UK Limited | 1 | 1 | 10 April 2012 | 10 April 2012 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 1 | 1 | 27 December 2007 | 27 December 2007 |
| Adepteo Limited | 1 | 1 | 6 December 2016 | 6 December 2016 |
| Alnitak GmbH | 1 | 1 | 26 October 2016 | 26 October 2016 |
| Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd | 1 | 1 | 2 April 2009 | 2 April 2009 |
| Atomstream Limited | 1 | 1 | 29 March 2010 | 29 March 2010 |
| Barritel Limited | 1 | 1 | 12 June 2007 | 12 June 2007 |
| Belgacom International Carrier Services SA | 1 | 1 | 24 April 2020 | 24 April 2020 |
| Bicom Systems EURL | 1 | 1 | 1 March 2012 | 1 March 2012 |
| Bink Networks Ltd | 1 | 1 | 11 April 2023 | 11 April 2023 |
| Buzz Networks Limited | 1 | 1 | 1 March 2010 | 1 March 2010 |
| CFL Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 17 July 2009 | 17 July 2009 |
| Content Guru Limited | 1 | 1 | 11 October 2012 | 11 October 2012 |
| Convergence Group (wireless) Networks Limited | 1 | 1 | 21 May 2019 | 21 May 2019 |
| DIDWW Ireland Limited | 1 | 1 | 29 June 2020 | 29 June 2020 |
| DRD Communications Limited | 1 | 1 | 5 October 2023 | 5 October 2023 |
Showing the 30 largest of 97 holders.
Openreach exchanges at Ripley
Exchanges Openreach lists at this location in its copper stop-sell programme, with the date new copper orders stop.
- Ripley EMRPLEYStop sell 08-Feb-23 · Tranche 7
All number blocks on 01773first 200 of 442, by prefix
| Prefix | Status | Range holder |
|---|---|---|
| +44 177300 | Allocated | Mi Telecom Limited |
| +44 177301 | Protected | — |
| +44 177302 | Protected | — |
| +44 177303 | Protected | — |
| +44 177304 | Protected | — |
| +44 177305 | Protected | — |
| +44 177306 | Protected | — |
| +44 177307 | Protected | — |
| +44 177308 | Protected | — |
| +44 177309 | Protected | — |
| +44 177310 | Protected | — |
| +44 177311 | Protected | — |
| +44 177312 | Protected | — |
| +44 177313 | Protected | — |
| +44 177314 | Protected | — |
| +44 177315 | Protected | — |
| +44 177316 | Protected | — |
| +44 177317 | Protected | — |
| +44 177318 | Protected | — |
| +44 177319 | Protected | — |
| +44 177320 | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
| +44 177321 | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
| +44 177322 | Protected | — |
| +44 177323 | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
| +44 177324 | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
| +44 177325 | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
| +44 1773260 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773261 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773262 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773263 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773264 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773265 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773266 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773267 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 1773268 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773269 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773270 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1773271 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1773272 | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
| +44 1773273 | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
| +44 1773274 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773275 | Allocated | Solutios Limited |
| +44 1773276 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773277 | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
| +44 1773278 | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
| +44 1773279 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1773280 | Allocated | Mars Communications Limited |
| +44 1773281 | Quarantined | — |
| +44 1773282 | Allocated | Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd |
| +44 1773283 | Allocated | Invade International Ltd |
| +44 1773284 | Quarantined | — |
| +44 1773285 | Allocated | CFL Communications Ltd |
| +44 1773286 | Allocated | Telecoms World Limited |
| +44 1773287 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1773288 | Allocated | Nexus Telecommunications Limited |
| +44 1773289 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1773290 | Allocated | Calltracks Limited |
| +44 1773291 | Allocated | TeleWare Group Limited |
| +44 1773292 | Allocated | Buzz Networks Limited |
| +44 1773293 | Allocated | Atomstream Limited |
| +44 1773294 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1773295 | Allocated | Datazero Ltd |
| +44 1773296 | Allocated | Telephone Box Limited |
| +44 1773297 | Allocated | Telappliant Limited |
| +44 1773298 | Allocated | Windsor Telecom Limited |
| +44 1773299 | Allocated | Suretec Systems Ltd |
| +44 177330 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 177331 | Allocated | Magrathea Telecommunications Limited |
| +44 1773320 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773321 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773322 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773323 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773324 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773325 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773326 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773327 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773328 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773329 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773330 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1773331 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1773332 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1773333 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1773334 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1773335 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1773336 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1773337 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773338 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773339 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773340 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773341 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773342 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773343 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773344 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773345 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773346 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773347 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773348 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1773349 | Protected | — |
| +44 177335 | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
| +44 1773360 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773361 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773362 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773363 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773364 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773365 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773366 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773367 | Allocated | Spitfire Network Services Limited |
| +44 1773368 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773369 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773370 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773371 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773372 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773373 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773374 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773375 | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
| +44 1773376 | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
| +44 1773377 | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
| +44 1773378 | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
| +44 1773379 | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
| +44 1773380 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773381 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773382 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773383 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773384 | Allocated | Six Degrees Technology Group Limited |
| +44 1773385 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773386 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773387 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773388 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773389 | Protected | — |
| +44 177339 | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
| +44 1773400 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773401 | Allocated | Phone Co-Op Numbering Limited |
| +44 1773402 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773403 | Allocated | Invosys Limited |
| +44 1773404 | Allocated | INTELLIGENT EXCHANGES LIMITED |
| +44 1773405 | Allocated | Nexbridge Communications Limited |
| +44 1773406 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773407 | Allocated | Node4 Ltd |
| +44 1773408 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773409 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1773410 | Allocated | Flextel Limited |
| +44 1773411 | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
| +44 1773412 | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
| +44 1773413 | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
| +44 1773414 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773415 | Allocated | 8x8 Communications UK Limited |
| +44 1773416 | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
| +44 1773417 | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
| +44 1773418 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1773419 | Allocated | Ziron Limited |
| +44 1773420 | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
| +44 1773421 | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
| +44 1773422 | Allocated | Datazero Ltd |
| +44 1773423 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1773424 | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
| +44 1773425 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1773426 | Protected | — |
| +44 1773427 | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
| +44 1773428 | Allocated | HAVENSTOKE COMMUNICATIONS LTD |
| +44 1773429 | Allocated | Content Guru Limited |
| +44 1773430 | Allocated | Media Hawk Ltd |
| +44 1773431 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1773432 | Allocated | Kalnet4U Ltd |
| +44 1773433 | Allocated | Nuso Cloud UK Limited |
| +44 1773434 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1773435 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1773436 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1773437 | Allocated | Redwood Technologies Ltd |
| +44 1773438 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1773439 | Allocated | XoverX Ltd |
| +44 1773440 | Allocated | Fuse 2 Communications Ltd |
| +44 1773441 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1773442 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1773443 | Allocated | YayYay Limited |
| +44 1773444 | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
| +44 1773445 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1773446 | Allocated | Convergence Group (wireless) Networks Limited |
| +44 1773447 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1773448 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1773449 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1773450 | Free | — |
| +44 1773451 | Allocated | Alnitak GmbH |
| +44 1773452 | Allocated | Adepteo Limited |
| +44 1773453 | Allocated | Calltracks Limited |
| +44 1773454 | Allocated | I.T Communications Limited |
| +44 1773455 | Free | — |
| +44 1773456 | Allocated | Number Services Ltd. |
| +44 1773457 | Free | — |
| +44 1773458 | Allocated | Fuse 2 Communications Ltd |
| +44 1773459 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1773460 | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
| +44 1773461 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1773462 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1773463 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1773464 | Allocated | IP Voice Networks Ltd |
| +44 1773465 | Allocated | Dial 9 Communications Limited |
| +44 1773466 | Allocated | Zapappi Ltd |
| +44 1773467 | Allocated | TGL Services (UK) Ltd |
| +44 1773468 | Allocated | 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd |
| +44 1773469 | Allocated | EVE CONNECT LTD |
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FAQs about 01773
Where is area code 01773?
01773 is Ofcom's Ripley numbering area, in Derbyshire, East Midlands England. Its exchange town is in Derbyshire. From abroad, drop the 0 and dial +44 1773.
Do I need to dial 01773 for a local call?
Traditionally not from another 01773 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01773 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
How are 01773 numbers written?
Numbers on 01773 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01773 234 567. From abroad the leading zero is dropped: +44 1773 then the local number.
What was the 01773 area code before?
01773 took its current form at PhONEday on 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted into every UK geographic code — before that the area dialled 0773. Old signage or stationery showing 0773 refers to the same Ripley numbers.
Which phone companies hold 01773 numbers?
Ofcom lists 97 providers with allocated blocks on 01773. The largest are BT with 25 of the 181 allocated blocks, Sky UK Limited with 16 of the 181 allocated blocks and Virgin Media Limited with 11 of the 181 allocated blocks. Numbers can be ported, so a number's current provider may differ from the block's holder.
Which area codes are next to 01773?
By distance between exchange towns, the nearest other codes are 01623 Mansfield (12 km), 01629 Matlock (15 km), 01332 Derby (17 km) and 0115 Nottingham (19 km).
How do I report a scam call from a 01773 number?
On a mobile, text the caller's number to 7726 (free). If you lost money or shared details, call your bank and report it to Report Fraud (0300 123 2040), which replaced Action Fraud in December 2025. Unwanted sales calls go to the ICO after registering with the Telephone Preference Service.