0844040 service-charge numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 5 number ranges starting 0844040, allocated to 4 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 40% of them. Numbers where part of the call price goes to the organisation you call – often used for helplines and booking lines.
Who were 0844040 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT2 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited1 range
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1 range
- MANX TELECOM TRADING LIMITED1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0844040.
Allocations by year
What a 0844040 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.
0844040 numbers: common questions
Who owns 0844040 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0844040 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 0844040 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0844040 becomes +44 844040 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 0844040 number?
Two parts: an access charge set by your phone company, plus a service charge set by the organisation.
Is a call from a 0844040 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 0844040 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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