08717 service-charge numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 71 number ranges starting 08717, allocated to 28 providers. The largest holder is TalkTalk Communications Limited, 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 08717 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- TalkTalk Communications Limited21 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)6 ranges
- TelXL Limited5 ranges
- CFL Communications Ltd3 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited3 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited3 ranges
- 24 Seven Communications Limited3 ranges
- Lumen Technologies UK Limited3 ranges
- WAVECREST NETWORKS LIMITED2 ranges
- Connect Telecom UK Limited2 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited2 ranges
- Jtec UK Limited2 ranges
+ 16 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 08717.
Allocations by year
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What a 08717 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.
08717 numbers: common questions
Who owns 08717 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 08717 to TalkTalk Communications Limited, Vodafone Ltd (C&W), TelXL 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 08717 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 08717 becomes +44 8717 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 08717 number?
Two parts: an access charge set by your phone company, plus a service charge set by the organisation.
Is a call from a 08717 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 08717 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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