0344 UK-wide numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 1,801 number ranges starting 0344, allocated to 47 providers. The largest holder is Vodafone Ltd (C&W), 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.
Who were 0344 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider1,404 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)81 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited42 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited33 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited25 ranges
- BT17 ranges
- Colt Technology Services15 ranges
- Dynamic Mobile Billing Limited13 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited12 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited12 ranges
- Flextel Limited12 ranges
- Call Stream Limited11 ranges
+ 36 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0344.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 0344. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 0344 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.
0344 numbers: common questions
Who owns 0344 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0344 to Vodafone Ltd (C&W), TalkTalk Communications Limited, GCI Network Solutions 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 0344 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0344 becomes +44 344 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0344 number?
Never cost more than calling an 01 or 02 number, and count towards inclusive minutes.
Is a call from a 0344 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 0344 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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