09003 premium-rate numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 80 number ranges starting 09003, allocated to 8 providers. The largest holder is Business Broadcast Communications Limited, with 44% of them. Numbers for paid services such as competitions, voting lines and entertainment.
Who were 09003 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Business Broadcast Communications Limited35 ranges
- Vodafone Limited30 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider5 ranges
- Sports Tel Ltd3 ranges
- Content Guru Limited2 ranges
- Nuso Cloud UK Limited2 ranges
- 24 Seven Communications Limited1 range
- Core Telecom Limited1 range
- Supported Business Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 09003.
Allocations by year
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What a 09003 number tells you
What it is
Numbers for paid services such as competitions, voting lines and entertainment.
What it costs
The most expensive numbers to call – costs can be high per minute or per call.
Watch out for
Be very wary of any message asking you to call an 09 number back.
09003 numbers: common questions
Who owns 09003 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 09003 to Business Broadcast Communications Limited, Vodafone Limited, Sports Tel 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 09003 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 09003 becomes +44 9003 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 09003 number?
The most expensive numbers to call – costs can be high per minute or per call.
Is a call from a 09003 number a scam?
Be very wary of any message asking you to call an 09 number back. 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 09003 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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