08703 service-charge numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 76 number ranges starting 08703, allocated to 35 providers. The largest holder is Vodafone Ltd (C&W), with 16% of them. Numbers where part of the call price goes to the organisation you call – often used for helplines and booking lines.
Who were 08703 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)12 ranges
- Alphatalk Limited10 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited9 ranges
- Flextel Limited5 ranges
- Colt Technology Services4 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited2 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited2 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited2 ranges
- TTNC Limited2 ranges
- Alnitak GmbH2 ranges
- Simwood eSMS Limited1 range
- Mars Communications Limited1 range
+ 24 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 08703.
Allocations by year
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What a 08703 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.
08703 numbers: common questions
Who owns 08703 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 08703 to Vodafone Ltd (C&W), Alphatalk Limited, Virgin Media 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 08703 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 08703 becomes +44 8703 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 08703 number?
Two parts: an access charge set by your phone company, plus a service charge set by the organisation.
Is a call from a 08703 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 08703 number call you?
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