098231 premium-rate numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 4 number ranges starting 098231, allocated to 3 providers. The largest holder is Media Telecom Ltd, with 50% of them. Numbers for paid services such as competitions, voting lines and entertainment.
Who were 098231 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Media Telecom Ltd2 ranges
- BT1 range
- TelNG Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 098231.
Allocations by year
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What a 098231 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.
098231 numbers: common questions
Who owns 098231 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 098231 to Media Telecom Ltd, BT, TelNG 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 098231 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 098231 becomes +44 98231 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 098231 number?
The most expensive numbers to call – costs can be high per minute or per call.
Is a call from a 098231 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 098231 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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