01987 Area Code
The dialling code for Ebbsfleet: what 01987 numbers are, who holds them, and what to do about a call you don't recognise.
What Is the 01987 Area Code?
Ebbsfleet landline number. 01987 is the dialling code for Ebbsfleet. Numbers starting 01987 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Ebbsfleet.
Who was the range allocated to?
Ofcom has allocated 01987 numbers to 70 providers. The largest holders are Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd, Andrews & Arnold Ltd and BT.
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 01987 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 01987 Range
| Number type | Ebbsfleet landline number |
|---|---|
| Area | Ebbsfleet |
| Number format | 01987 XXXXXX |
| Allocated by Ofcom | 21% of the range, to 70 providers |
| First allocation on record | 30 April 2008 |
| Most recent allocation | 26 January 2026 |
Largest holders of 01987 numbers
| Provider (as allocated by Ofcom) | Share of range | First allocated |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd | 1% | 15 April 2009 |
| Andrews & Arnold Ltd | 1% | 1 May 2008 |
| BT | 1% | 2 June 2008 |
| CFL Communications Ltd | 1% | 20 July 2009 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 1% | 14 May 2009 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 1% | 30 April 2008 |
64 more providers hold smaller blocks.
Allocation data: Ofcom numbering data, as published 28 October 2026.
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Common Questions About 01987 Numbers
Where is the 01987 area code?
01987 is the dialling code for Ebbsfleet. Numbers starting 01987 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Ebbsfleet.
Is 01987 a mobile number?
No. 01987 is a landline (geographic) area code for Ebbsfleet. UK mobile numbers start with 07.
Who does the 01987 range belong to?
Ofcom has allocated 01987 numbers to 70 providers. The largest holders are Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd, Andrews & Arnold Ltd and BT. 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 01987 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 01987 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.