087008 service-charge numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 087008, allocated to 7 providers. The largest holder is Vodafone Ltd (C&W), with 30% of them. Numbers where part of the call price goes to the organisation you call – often used for helplines and booking lines.
Who were 087008 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)3 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited2 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range
- Nexus Telecommunications Limited1 range
- Global Electroteks Ltd1 range
- TalkTalk Communications Limited1 range
- Alnitak GmbH1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 087008.
Allocations by year
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What a 087008 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.
087008 numbers: common questions
Who owns 087008 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 087008 to Vodafone Ltd (C&W), GCI Network Solutions Limited, Gamma Telecom Holdings 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 087008 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 087008 becomes +44 87008 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 087008 number?
Two parts: an access charge set by your phone company, plus a service charge set by the organisation.
Is a call from a 087008 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 087008 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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