Service-charge numbers

087013 service-charge numbers

Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 087013, allocated to 1 provider. Numbers where part of the call price goes to the organisation you call – often used for helplines and booking lines.

Number type
Service-charge numbers
084 / 087
From abroad
+44 87013…
Drop the 0, add +44
Ofcom ranges
10
10 allocated
First allocated
1999
1 provider

Who were 087013 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Colt Technology Services10 ranges

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 087013.

Allocated · 10

What do these statuses mean?

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Each block below starts 087013. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 087013 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.

The range holder isn’t necessarily the caller. Ofcom gives numbers to providers in blocks, and people and businesses can take their number with them when they switch. To find out who actually called, check the full number.
Questions

087013 numbers: common questions

Who owns 087013 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 087013 to Colt Technology Services. 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 087013 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 087013 becomes +44 87013 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 087013 number?

Two parts: an access charge set by your phone company, plus a service charge set by the organisation.

Is a call from a 087013 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 087013 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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