0708696 personal numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 1 number range starting 0708696, allocated to 1 provider. Personal "follow-me" numbers that forward to another phone. They look like mobile numbers but are not.
Who were 0708696 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Telephone Box Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0708696.
What a 0708696 number tells you
What it is
Personal "follow-me" numbers that forward to another phone. They look like mobile numbers but are not.
What it costs
Since October 2019 Ofcom has capped what providers can charge to connect these calls, so most tariffs now treat them like mobile calls – but check yours.
Watch out for
070 numbers have a long history of misuse in scams because they look like mobiles and hide the real destination.
0708696 numbers: common questions
Who owns 0708696 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0708696 to Telephone Box 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 0708696 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0708696 becomes +44 708696 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0708696 number?
Since October 2019 Ofcom has capped what providers can charge to connect these calls, so most tariffs now treat them like mobile calls – but check yours.
Is a call from a 0708696 number a scam?
070 numbers have a long history of misuse in scams because they look like mobiles and hide the real destination. 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 0708696 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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