Area codes starting 0288
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 2,872 number ranges starting 0288, allocated to 81 providers. The largest holder is GCI Network Solutions Limited, with 3% of them.
Who were 0288 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider2,265 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited73 ranges
- BT32 ranges
- Digital Space Group Limited15 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited14 ranges
- Fuse 2 Communications Ltd14 ranges
- Voiceflex Limited8 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)8 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited8 ranges
- Atomstream Limited7 ranges
- 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd7 ranges
- Net-Work Internet Ltd7 ranges
+ 70 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0288.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 0288. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 0288 number tells you
What it is
Ordinary landline numbers tied to a place. The area code tells you which dialling area the number was issued for – 0161 is Manchester, 020 is London, 01388 is Bishop Auckland.
What it costs
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Watch out for
A local-looking number feels familiar, which is exactly why scammers spoof them. A local area code is not proof the caller is local.
0288 numbers: common questions
Who owns 0288 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0288 to GCI Network Solutions Limited, BT, Digital Space Group Limited and others. Numbers can be moved between providers, so this shows who the range was originally given to – not who is using a particular number today.
How do I call a 0288 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 028 becomes +44 28 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0288 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 0288 number a scam?
A local-looking number feels familiar, which is exactly why scammers spoof them. A local area code is not proof the caller is local. Check the full number on Who’s Calling to see if it belongs to a verified business and what other people have reported.
Did a 0288 number call you?
Check the full number to see if it belongs to a verified UK business and what other people have reported.
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