UK-wide 03 numbers

03714 UK-wide numbers

Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 03714, allocated to 15 providers. The largest holder is Vodafone Ltd (C&W), with 8% 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 3714…
Drop the 0, add +44
Ofcom ranges
100
41 allocated
First allocated
2007
15 providers

Who were 03714 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider59 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)8 ranges
  • Virgin Media Limited5 ranges
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited4 ranges
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited3 ranges
  • TTNC Limited3 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited3 ranges
  • Core Telecom Limited3 ranges
  • 24 Seven Communications Limited2 ranges
  • Six Degrees Technology Group Limited2 ranges
  • Dynamic Mobile Billing Limited2 ranges
  • Redcentric Solutions Limited2 ranges

+ 4 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 03714.

Protected · 59 Allocated · 41

Allocations by year

20072024

What do these statuses mean?

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Each block below starts 03714. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 03714 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

03714 numbers: common questions

Who owns 03714 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 03714 to Vodafone Ltd (C&W), Virgin Media 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 03714 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 03714 becomes +44 3714 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 03714 number?

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

Is a call from a 03714 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 03714 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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