UK-wide 03 numbers

0371 UK-wide numbers

Ofcom’s numbering data lists 1,801 number ranges starting 0371, allocated to 36 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.

Number type
UK-wide 03 numbers
03
From abroad
+44 371…
Drop the 0, add +44
Ofcom ranges
1,801
353 allocated
First allocated
2007
36 providers

Who were 0371 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider1,448 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)71 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited56 ranges
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited31 ranges
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited23 ranges
  • Core Telecom Limited18 ranges
  • Virgin Media Limited17 ranges
  • Dynamic Mobile Billing Limited12 ranges
  • 24 Seven Communications Limited11 ranges
  • BT10 ranges
  • TTNC Limited8 ranges
  • Magrathea Telecommunications Limited8 ranges

+ 25 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0371.

Protected · 1,447 Allocated · 353 Free · 1

Allocations by year

20072025

What do these statuses mean?

Explore by the next digit

Each block below starts 0371. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 0371 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

0371 numbers: common questions

Who owns 0371 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0371 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 0371 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0371 becomes +44 371 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 0371 number?

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

Is a call from a 0371 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 0371 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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