08006 freephone numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 794 number ranges starting 08006, allocated to 34 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 39% of them. Numbers paid for by the organisation you are calling.
Who were 08006 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider422 ranges
- BT309 ranges
- Telecoms World Limited13 ranges
- Colt Technology Services10 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)4 ranges
- Lumen Technologies UK Limited2 ranges
- Datazero Ltd2 ranges
- Swiftnet Limited2 ranges
- Core Telecom Limited2 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited2 ranges
- Call Stream Limited2 ranges
- Premier Voicemail Ltd1 range
+ 23 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 08006.
Allocations by year
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What a 08006 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.
08006 numbers: common questions
Who owns 08006 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 08006 to BT, Telecoms World Limited, Colt Technology Services 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 08006 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 08006 becomes +44 8006 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 08006 number?
Free to call from UK landlines and mobiles since July 2015.
Is a call from a 08006 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 08006 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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