Corporate and VoIP numbers

056038 corporate & VoIP numbers

Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 056038, allocated to 1 provider. 055 numbers are used for corporate networks; 056 numbers are location-independent numbers often used by internet (VoIP) phone services.

Number type
Corporate and VoIP numbers
055 / 056
From abroad
+44 56038…
Drop the 0, add +44
Ofcom ranges
10
4 allocated
First allocated
2014
1 provider

Who were 056038 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider6 ranges
  • Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone)4 ranges

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 056038.

Allocated · 4 Protected · 2 Quarantined · 2 Free · 2

Allocations by year

20142018

What do these statuses mean?

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Each block below starts 056038. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 056038 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.

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

056038 numbers: common questions

Who owns 056038 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 056038 to Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone). 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 056038 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 056038 becomes +44 56038 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 056038 number?

Costs vary by provider – check your tariff.

Is a call from a 056038 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 056038 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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