08 service-charge numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 12,198 number ranges starting 08, allocated to 286 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 27% of them. Numbers where part of the call price goes to the organisation you call – often used for helplines and booking lines.
Who were 08 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider3,888 ranges
- BT3,305 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)757 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited337 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited261 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited190 ranges
- Vodafone Limited130 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited124 ranges
- Colt Technology Services98 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited92 ranges
- Core Telecom Limited74 ranges
- Barritel Limited63 ranges
+ 275 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 08.
Allocations by year
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What a 08 number tells you
What it is
Numbers where part of the call price goes to the organisation you call – often used for helplines and booking lines.
What it costs
Two parts: an access charge set by your phone company, plus a service charge set by the organisation.
Watch out for
A missed call asking you to ring back an 084, 087 or 09 number may be designed to earn money from your call.
08 numbers: common questions
Who owns 08 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 08 to BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W), TalkTalk Communications 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 08 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 08 becomes +44 8 followed by the rest of the number. Some freephone, service-charge and premium numbers cannot be reached from outside the UK.
How much does it cost to call a 08 number?
Two parts: an access charge set by your phone company, plus a service charge set by the organisation.
Is a call from a 08 number a scam?
A missed call asking you to ring back an 084, 087 or 09 number may be designed to earn money from your call. 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 08 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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