0800008 freephone numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 9 number ranges starting 0800008, allocated to 4 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 56% of them. Numbers paid for by the organisation you are calling.
Who were 0800008 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT5 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited2 ranges
- Transaction Network Services (UK) Limited1 range
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0800008.
Allocations by year
What a 0800008 number tells you
What it is
Numbers paid for by the organisation you are calling.
What it costs
Free to call from UK landlines and mobiles since July 2015.
Watch out for
Freephone numbers are easy to spoof on caller ID. A genuine 0800 number calling you is not proof the caller is genuine.
0800008 numbers: common questions
Who owns 0800008 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0800008 to BT, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, Transaction Network Services (UK) 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 0800008 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0800008 becomes +44 800008 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 0800008 number?
Free to call from UK landlines and mobiles since July 2015.
Is a call from a 0800008 number a scam?
Freephone numbers are easy to spoof on caller ID. A genuine 0800 number calling you is not proof the caller is genuine. 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 0800008 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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