UK-wide 03 numbers

033000 UK-wide numbers

Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 033000, allocated to 7 providers. The largest holder is Retail Technology Services Ltd, with 10% 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.

Number type
UK-wide 03 numbers
03
From abroad
+44 33000…
Drop the 0, add +44
Ofcom ranges
10
7 allocated
First allocated
2008
7 providers

Who were 033000 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider3 ranges
  • Retail Technology Services Ltd1 range
  • Node4 Ltd1 range
  • WAVECREST NETWORKS LIMITED1 range
  • DRD Communications Limited1 range
  • Atlantic Communications Corp Ltd1 range
  • Hello Telecom (UK) Limited1 range
  • Odyssey Systems Ltd1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 033000.

Allocated · 7 Protected · 2 Quarantined · 1

Allocations by year

20082019

What do these statuses mean?

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Each block below starts 033000. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 033000 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.

The range holder isn’t necessarily the caller. Ofcom gives numbers to providers in blocks, and people and businesses can take their number with them when they switch. To find out who actually called, check the full number.
Questions

033000 numbers: common questions

Who owns 033000 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 033000 to Retail Technology Services Ltd, Node4 Ltd, WAVECREST NETWORKS 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 033000 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 033000 becomes +44 33000 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 033000 number?

Never cost more than calling an 01 or 02 number, and count towards inclusive minutes.

Is a call from a 033000 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 033000 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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