08438 service-charge numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 69 number ranges starting 08438, allocated to 28 providers. The largest holder is Numbers Telecom Limited, with 13% of them. Numbers where part of the call price goes to the organisation you call – often used for helplines and booking lines.
Who were 08438 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Numbers Telecom Limited9 ranges
- Twelve Telecom Limited8 ranges
- TelecomIQ Limited7 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider6 ranges
- VoiceHost Limited4 ranges
- Liquid 11 Limited4 ranges
- BT3 ranges
- Simple Call Limited3 ranges
- Voxbone SA2 ranges
- Zestel Limited2 ranges
- Telecom2 Limited2 ranges
- Jtec UK Limited2 ranges
+ 17 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 08438.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 08438. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 08438 number tells you
What it is
Numbers where part of the call price goes to the organisation you call – often used for helplines and booking lines.
What it costs
Two parts: an access charge set by your phone company, plus a service charge set by the organisation.
Watch out for
A missed call asking you to ring back an 084, 087 or 09 number may be designed to earn money from your call.
08438 numbers: common questions
Who owns 08438 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 08438 to Numbers Telecom Limited, Twelve Telecom Limited, TelecomIQ 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 08438 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 08438 becomes +44 8438 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 08438 number?
Two parts: an access charge set by your phone company, plus a service charge set by the organisation.
Is a call from a 08438 number a scam?
A missed call asking you to ring back an 084, 087 or 09 number may be designed to earn money from your call. 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 08438 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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