05588 corporate & VoIP numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 05588, allocated to 1 provider. 055 numbers are used for corporate networks; 056 numbers are location-independent numbers often used by internet (VoIP) phone services.
Who were 05588 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider99 ranges
- Flextel Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 05588.
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Each block below starts 05588. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 05588 number tells you
What it is
055 numbers are used for corporate networks; 056 numbers are location-independent numbers often used by internet (VoIP) phone services.
What it costs
Costs vary by provider – check your tariff.
Watch out for
Because they are not tied to a place, these numbers say little about where a caller really is.
05588 numbers: common questions
Who owns 05588 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 05588 to Flextel Limited. 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 05588 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 05588 becomes +44 5588 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 05588 number?
Costs vary by provider – check your tariff.
Is a call from a 05588 number a scam?
Because they are not tied to a place, these numbers say little about where a caller really is. 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 05588 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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