087040 service-charge numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 087040, allocated to 5 providers. The largest holder is Vodafone Ltd (C&W), with 50% of them. Numbers where part of the call price goes to the organisation you call – often used for helplines and booking lines.
Who were 087040 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)5 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited2 ranges
- Patoy Ltd1 range
- Media Telecom Ltd1 range
- BT1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 087040.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 087040. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 087040 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.
087040 numbers: common questions
Who owns 087040 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 087040 to Vodafone Ltd (C&W), GCI Network Solutions Limited, Patoy Ltd 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 087040 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 087040 becomes +44 87040 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 087040 number?
Two parts: an access charge set by your phone company, plus a service charge set by the organisation.
Is a call from a 087040 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 087040 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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