090988 premium-rate numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 5 number ranges starting 090988, allocated to 3 providers. The largest holder is Virgin Media Limited, with 60% of them. Numbers for paid services such as competitions, voting lines and entertainment.
Who were 090988 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Virgin Media Limited3 ranges
- Citrus Telecommunications Ltd1 range
- TelXL Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 090988.
Allocations by year
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What a 090988 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.
090988 numbers: common questions
Who owns 090988 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 090988 to Virgin Media Limited, Citrus Telecommunications Ltd, TelXL Limited. 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 090988 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 090988 becomes +44 90988 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 090988 number?
The most expensive numbers to call – costs can be high per minute or per call.
Is a call from a 090988 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 090988 number call you?
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