UK-wide 03 numbers

03438 UK-wide numbers

Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 03438, allocated to 9 providers. The largest holder is Liquid 11 Limited, with 4% 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 3438…
Drop the 0, add +44
Ofcom ranges
100
18 allocated
First allocated
2014
9 providers

Who were 03438 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider82 ranges
  • Liquid 11 Limited4 ranges
  • VoiceHost Limited4 ranges
  • BT3 ranges
  • Voxbone SA2 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited1 range
  • Cloud Telecom Ltd1 range
  • Telappliant Limited1 range
  • FUSION TELECOM LTD1 range
  • Voice Simplified Limited1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 03438.

Protected · 82 Allocated · 18

Allocations by year

20142021

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 03438 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

03438 numbers: common questions

Who owns 03438 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 03438 to Liquid 11 Limited, VoiceHost Limited, BT 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 03438 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 03438 becomes +44 3438 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 03438 number?

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

Is a call from a 03438 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 03438 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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