08001 freephone numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 787 number ranges starting 08001, allocated to 42 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 37% of them. Numbers paid for by the organisation you are calling.
Who were 08001 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider391 ranges
- BT293 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)21 ranges
- Telecoms World Limited11 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited9 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited8 ranges
- Nuso Cloud UK Limited5 ranges
- Windsor Telecom Limited4 ranges
- Daisy Communications Ltd4 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited3 ranges
- PlusNet PLC2 ranges
- Premier Voicemail Ltd2 ranges
+ 31 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 08001.
Allocations by year
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What a 08001 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.
08001 numbers: common questions
Who owns 08001 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 08001 to BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W), Telecoms World 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 08001 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 08001 becomes +44 8001 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 08001 number?
Free to call from UK landlines and mobiles since July 2015.
Is a call from a 08001 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 08001 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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