0800029 freephone numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 5 number ranges starting 0800029, allocated to 3 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 60% of them. Numbers paid for by the organisation you are calling.
Who were 0800029 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT3 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
- Xoom Ltd1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0800029.
Allocations by year
What a 0800029 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.
0800029 numbers: common questions
Who owns 0800029 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0800029 to BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W), Xoom Ltd. 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 0800029 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0800029 becomes +44 800029 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 0800029 number?
Free to call from UK landlines and mobiles since July 2015.
Is a call from a 0800029 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 0800029 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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