How much does it cost to call a 0371 number?

Same as 01/02 calls; included in inclusive minutes. Ofcom rules guarantee this.

Is a call from a 0371 number a scam?

It can be. Caller IDs can be spoofed and scammers favour official-looking prefixes, so treat unexpected calls with caution: never share personal, banking or one-time-code details, and verify the organisation on a number you find independently.

Can I get a 0371 number for my business?

Yes - 0371 numbers can be set up on a hosted phone system and pointed at any line or device. Use The Geeks can provision one (or port an existing number) as part of a hosted telephony setup.

0371 Numbers – Cost, Who Uses Them & Range Holders

Prefix: 0371
Number type: UK-wide non-geographic
Cost to call: Same as 01/02 calls; included in inclusive minutes
Geographic: No – UK-wide
Ofcom blocks in range: 1,801
Blocks in service: 353
Range holders: 36

What are 0371 numbers?

Numbers starting 0371 are UK uk-wide non-geographic numbers in Ofcom’s 03 numbers range. They are not tied to any town or city. Ofcom currently lists 1,801 number blocks under 0371, of which 353 are allocated to 36 providers.

Who uses 0371 numbers?

Public bodies, charities and national businesses that want one number for the whole UK without tying it to a town.

Who holds 0371 number ranges?

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	71	`0371 043 3XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	56	`0371 097 1XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	31	`0371 220 XXXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	23	`0371 223 XXXX`
Core Telecom Limited	18	`0371 346 XXXX`
Virgin Media Limited	17	`0371 225 XXXX`
Dynamic Mobile Billing Limited	12	`0371 217 XXXX`
24 Seven Communications Limited	11	`0371 326 XXXX`
BT	10	`0371 200 XXXX`
Magrathea Telecommunications Limited	8	`0371 309 XXXX`
TTNC Limited	8	`0371 276 XXXX`
Colt Technology Services	7	`0371 277 XXXX`

…and 24 more providers hold smaller allocations in this range.

Ofcom’s data shows the provider each number range was originally allocated to — not who holds an individual number today. Numbers are frequently moved (ported) between providers, and no public database reveals the person or business behind a specific number, so treat any service that claims to with suspicion.

Scam & cost warnings

0371 numbers are low-risk for callers because Ofcom caps their cost at the 01/02 rate — but scammers still use and spoof them precisely because they look official. An 0371 caller ID is not proof you’re talking to a government body or bank.

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Related 03 prefixes

0300 0303 0306 0330 0331 0333 0343 0344 0345 0370 0372

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0371 numbers – cost & who uses them