Unknown caller, just a steady beep

Hello all,
Have been getting calls at various times of the day that when i answer the phone are just a steady continual beep. I guess people are going to suggest it is a fax trying to come through or something, however it doesnt sound like the bleepy bleep of a fax, it is just a steady beep... beep... beep.
The caller ID shown 'Unavailable' and the line is BRAND NEW so not very much chance of it being a previous fax number in another life.
Anybody know how i can track down what is going on here. Its getting very annoying being woken early in the morning by the phantom beeper.
Thanks,
Ollie

It may not be a fax, it could be a telemetry modem, although you say it is a brand new line it still could be a reused number as they could be re issued after less than a year.
If it becomes a major problem BT would always change your number free of charge, just call 150.
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