09840 premium-rate numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 2 number ranges starting 09840, allocated to 2 providers. The largest holder is Linear Telecoms Limited, with 50% of them. Numbers for paid services such as competitions, voting lines and entertainment.
Who were 09840 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Linear Telecoms Limited1 range
- Fonix PLC1 range
Explore by the next digit
Each block below starts 09840. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 09840 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.
09840 numbers: common questions
Who owns 09840 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 09840 to Linear Telecoms Limited, Fonix PLC. 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 09840 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 09840 becomes +44 9840 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 09840 number?
The most expensive numbers to call – costs can be high per minute or per call.
Is a call from a 09840 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 09840 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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