030 UK-wide numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 3,178 number ranges starting 030, allocated to 104 providers. The largest holder is Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, with 2% of them. Non-geographic numbers used by public bodies, charities and businesses that want one number for the whole country. 030 is used by public sector and not-for-profit organisations.
Who were 030 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider2,870 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited57 ranges
- BT53 ranges
- Lumen Technologies UK Limited21 ranges
- Colt Technology Services20 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited12 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)11 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited8 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited7 ranges
- CINOS LIMITED6 ranges
- Windsor Telecom Limited6 ranges
- Resilient Limited3 ranges
+ 93 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 030.
Allocations by year
Explore by the next digit
Each block below starts 030. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 030 number tells you
What it is
Non-geographic numbers used by public bodies, charities and businesses that want one number for the whole country. 030 is used by public sector and not-for-profit organisations.
What it costs
Never cost more than calling an 01 or 02 number, and count towards inclusive minutes.
Watch out for
Banks and government departments often use 03 numbers, so scammers spoof them. If a caller asks for security details, hang up and call the number on your card or statement.
030 numbers: common questions
Who owns 030 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 030 to Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, BT, Lumen Technologies UK 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 030 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 030 becomes +44 30 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 030 number?
Never cost more than calling an 01 or 02 number, and count towards inclusive minutes.
Is a call from a 030 number a scam?
Banks and government departments often use 03 numbers, so scammers spoof them. If a caller asks for security details, hang up and call the number on your card or statement. 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 030 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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