UK-wide 03 numbers

03434 UK-wide numbers

Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 03434, allocated to 9 providers. The largest holder is Business Broadcast Communications Limited, with 15% 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 3434…
Drop the 0, add +44
Ofcom ranges
100
35 allocated
First allocated
2010
9 providers

Who were 03434 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider65 ranges
  • Business Broadcast Communications Limited15 ranges
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited6 ranges
  • 24 Seven Communications Limited5 ranges
  • DRD Communications Limited2 ranges
  • Virgin Media Limited2 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited2 ranges
  • Spitfire Network Services Limited1 range
  • Telecoms World Limited1 range
  • Call Stream Limited1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 03434.

Protected · 65 Allocated · 35

Allocations by year

20102016

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 03434 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

03434 numbers: common questions

Who owns 03434 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 03434 to Business Broadcast Communications Limited, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, 24 Seven Communications 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 03434 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 03434 becomes +44 3434 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 03434 number?

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

Is a call from a 03434 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 03434 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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