UK-wide 03 numbers

03306 UK-wide numbers

Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 03306, allocated to 11 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 3% 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 3306…
Drop the 0, add +44
Ofcom ranges
100
13 allocated
First allocated
2008
11 providers

Who were 03306 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider87 ranges
  • BT3 ranges
  • Tuxtel Ltd1 range
  • OVH Limited1 range
  • Group 3 Technology Limited1 range
  • UK BROADBAND LIMITED1 range
  • Resilient Limited1 range
  • Citrus Telecommunications Ltd1 range
  • YEMOT HAMOSHIACH UK LTD1 range
  • Telecoms World Direct Limited1 range
  • Alphatalk Limited1 range
  • Nexus Telecommunications Limited1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 03306.

Free · 86 Allocated · 13 Protected · 1

Allocations by year

20082022

What do these statuses mean?

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Each block below starts 03306. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 03306 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

03306 numbers: common questions

Who owns 03306 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 03306 to BT, Tuxtel Ltd, OVH 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 03306 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 03306 becomes +44 3306 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 03306 number?

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

Is a call from a 03306 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 03306 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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