087242 service-charge numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 3 number ranges starting 087242, allocated to 2 providers. The largest holder is A2B Telecom Limited, with 67% of them. Numbers where part of the call price goes to the organisation you call – often used for helplines and booking lines.
Who were 087242 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- A2B Telecom Limited2 ranges
- Bicom Systems EURL1 range
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Each block below starts 087242. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 087242 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.
087242 numbers: common questions
Who owns 087242 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 087242 to A2B Telecom Limited, Bicom Systems EURL. 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 087242 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 087242 becomes +44 87242 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 087242 number?
Two parts: an access charge set by your phone company, plus a service charge set by the organisation.
Is a call from a 087242 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 087242 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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