08002 freephone numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 856 number ranges starting 08002, allocated to 42 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 48% of them. Numbers paid for by the organisation you are calling.
Who were 08002 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT409 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider373 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited8 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)8 ranges
- Colt Technology Services5 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited4 ranges
- Telecoms World Limited3 ranges
- WAVECREST NETWORKS LIMITED3 ranges
- Nuso Cloud UK Limited3 ranges
- Call Stream Limited2 ranges
- Barritel Limited2 ranges
- Core Telecom Limited2 ranges
+ 31 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 08002.
Allocations by year
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What a 08002 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.
08002 numbers: common questions
Who owns 08002 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 08002 to BT, TalkTalk Communications Limited, Vodafone Ltd (C&W) 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 08002 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 08002 becomes +44 8002 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 08002 number?
Free to call from UK landlines and mobiles since July 2015.
Is a call from a 08002 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 08002 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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