087255 service-charge numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 7 number ranges starting 087255, allocated to 3 providers. The largest holder is Swiftnet Limited, with 43% of them. Numbers where part of the call price goes to the organisation you call – often used for helplines and booking lines.
Who were 087255 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Swiftnet Limited3 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited3 ranges
- City Numbers Ltd1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 087255.
Allocations by year
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What a 087255 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.
087255 numbers: common questions
Who owns 087255 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 087255 to Swiftnet Limited, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, City Numbers Ltd. 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 087255 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 087255 becomes +44 87255 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 087255 number?
Two parts: an access charge set by your phone company, plus a service charge set by the organisation.
Is a call from a 087255 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 087255 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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