Local numbers
The 0117 Area Code: Bristol Phone Numbers
0117 is the telephone area code for Bristol. It is followed by a 7-digit local number, so a Bristol number looks like 0117 XXX XXXX. The code replaced Bristol's old 0272 code in 1995.
ONSIM puts a Bristol 0117 number on your existing mobile from £5/month + VAT — no app, no VoIP, no desk phone required.
Understanding the 0117 area code
The 0117 code covers Bristol and its inner suburbs, including Filton, Kingswood and Avonmouth. Neighbouring Bath (01225) and Weston-super-Mare (01934) have their own codes, so an 0117 number reads as distinctly Bristol to anyone in the region.
Bristol dialled 0272 until PhONEday in 1995, when the code became 0117 and existing local numbers gained a leading 9 to make 7 digits — the reason long-established Bristol numbers begin 0117 9. To dial, use 0117 plus the 7-digit local number from anywhere in the UK, or +44 117 from abroad.
ONSIM can provide 0117 numbers across a range of sub-ranges, subject to current availability, including multiple numbers if you need them.
Why Bristol businesses choose a local number
Bristol punches well above its weight commercially: aerospace and engineering around Filton, a nationally-known creative and media scene, a busy startup community around Temple Quarter and the harbourside, and two universities feeding it all.
Across that economy, plenty of businesses work flexibly rather than from a fixed office. An 0117 number on a mobile gives them a professional Bristol identity without a phone system — and keeps personal mobile numbers private.
How it works with ONSIM
ONSIM routes your incoming 0117 calls to your mobile at network level — not through an app that depends on Wi-Fi or data. That means dependable call quality on the move.
Start with Virtual Landline for inbound calls from £5/mo, then upgrade to Landline SIM when you want outbound calls to show your Bristol number too.
Who uses a Bristol virtual landline?
An 0117 number works for any business that wants a Bristol presence while staying flexible. Common use cases include:
Creative & media businesses
Bristol's agencies, production companies and freelancers often work between studios, client sites and home. A virtual landline keeps a consistent professional number wherever the work happens.
Engineering & technical firms
Suppliers and consultancies serving Bristol's aerospace and engineering cluster use an 0117 number to look established locally while their teams are largely mobile.
Startups & scale-ups
Early-stage companies around Temple Quarter and the harbourside use a virtual landline to present a credible Bristol number before committing to permanent office space.
New number or port your existing one
Need a fresh 0117 number? ONSIM can get you started quickly. Already have a Bristol landline? Number porting may be possible — contact us to check eligibility before switching.
Virtual Landline vs Landline SIM
Virtual Landline (from £5/mo): inbound calls only, rings your current mobile, simple setup with no hardware.
Landline SIM (from £10/user/mo): inbound and outbound with your Bristol number displayed, native mobile experience.
We cover more than Bristol
ONSIM supplies local business numbers across 650+ UK area codes. If you need coverage in multiple cities or want to compare options nationally, we can help.