098242 premium-rate numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 5 number ranges starting 098242, allocated to 4 providers. The largest holder is Telecom 10 Ltd, with 40% of them. Numbers for paid services such as competitions, voting lines and entertainment.
Who were 098242 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Telecom 10 Ltd2 ranges
- Media Telecom Ltd1 range
- 4D Interactive Ltd1 range
- Core Telecom Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 098242.
Allocations by year
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What a 098242 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.
098242 numbers: common questions
Who owns 098242 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 098242 to Telecom 10 Ltd, Media Telecom Ltd, 4D Interactive 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 098242 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 098242 becomes +44 98242 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 098242 number?
The most expensive numbers to call – costs can be high per minute or per call.
Is a call from a 098242 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 098242 number call you?
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