01847 Area Code
The dialling code for Thurso: what 01847 numbers are, who holds them, and what to do about a call you don't recognise.
What Is the 01847 Area Code?
Thurso landline number. 01847 is the dialling code for Thurso. Numbers starting 01847 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Thurso.
Who was the range allocated to?
Ofcom has allocated 01847 numbers to 82 providers. The largest holders are BT, Magrathea Telecommunications Limited and TTNC Limited.
Numbers can be moved (ported) between networks, so the network a caller uses today may not be the one Ofcom allocated the block to. The allocation does not identify the person or business using a number.
Had a call from a 01847 number you don't recognise?
We can't tell you who called: an area code only shows the type of number and the provider Ofcom allocated the range to.
- Don't call back in a hurry, even if a message says it's urgent. Never give bank details or security codes on a call you didn't expect.
- Block the number from your phone's recent calls list.
- Forward scam texts free to 7726. Report unwanted marketing calls to the ICO, and see Ofcom's advice on scam calls.
- Register your number with the Telephone Preference Service to opt out of sales calls.
About the 01847 Range
| Number type | Thurso landline number |
|---|---|
| Area | Thurso |
| Number format | 01847 XXXXXX |
| Allocated by Ofcom | 32% of the range, to 82 providers |
| First allocation on record | 15 July 1994 |
| Most recent allocation | 26 January 2026 |
Largest holders of 01847 numbers
| Provider (as allocated by Ofcom) | Share of range | First allocated |
|---|---|---|
| BT | 11% | 15 July 1994 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 2% | 19 November 2004 |
| TTNC Limited | 2% | 13 November 2013 |
| TelNG Limited | 2% | 28 February 2007 |
| Barritel Limited | 1% | 2 October 2006 |
| Flextel Limited | 1% | 26 October 2005 |
76 more providers hold smaller blocks.
Allocation data: Ofcom numbering data, as published 28 October 2026.
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Common Questions About 01847 Numbers
Where is the 01847 area code?
01847 is the dialling code for Thurso. Numbers starting 01847 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Thurso.
Is 01847 a mobile number?
No. 01847 is a landline (geographic) area code for Thurso. UK mobile numbers start with 07.
Who does the 01847 range belong to?
Ofcom has allocated 01847 numbers to 82 providers. The largest holders are BT, Magrathea Telecommunications Limited and TTNC Limited. Numbers can be moved (ported) between networks, so the network a caller uses today may not be the one Ofcom allocated the block to. The allocation does not identify the person or business using a number.
Who called me from a 01847 number?
We can't tell you who called. An area code only shows the type of number and which provider Ofcom allocated the range to. If you don't recognise a 01847 number, don't call back in a hurry, and never give out bank details or security codes on a call you didn't expect.
Block the number from your phone's recent calls list. Forward scam texts free to 7726, report unwanted marketing calls to the ICO, and see Ofcom's advice on scam calls.