- Prefix
0901- Number type
- Premium rate
- Cost to call
- Can cost several pounds per minute or per call, plus your provider's access charge
- Geographic
- No – UK-wide
- Ofcom blocks in range
- 640
- Blocks in service
- 639
- Range holders
- 52
What are 0901 numbers?
Numbers starting 0901 are UK premium rate
numbers in Ofcom’s 09 premium-rate numbers
range. They are not tied to any town or city. Ofcom currently lists
640 number blocks under 0901, of which
639 are allocated to
52 providers.
Who uses 0901 numbers?
Competition lines, voting, adult services and technical-support lines. Legitimate uses exist, but 09 is also a classic scam callback trap.
Who holds 0901 number ranges?
| Range holder (allocated by Ofcom) | Number blocks | Example range |
|---|---|---|
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 145 | 0901 010 XXXX |
| BT | 57 | 0901 027 XXXX |
| Virgin Media Limited | 47 | 0901 000 XXXX |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 40 | 0901 020 XXXX |
| ETC Telecom Limited | 30 | 0901 003 XXXX |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 30 | 0901 078 XXXX |
| 24 Seven Communications Limited | 21 | 0901 206 XXXX |
| Telecom 10 Ltd | 20 | 0901 205 XXXX |
| Invade International Ltd | 18 | 0901 002 XXXX |
| Nodemax Limited | 18 | 0901 087 XXXX |
| Dynamic Mobile Billing Limited | 17 | 0901 167 XXXX |
| Colt Technology Services | 16 | 0901 052 XXXX |
…and 40 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
Treat unexpected 0901 contact with real caution. The classic scam is baiting you into ringing a premium number back (missed calls, fake prize texts) and keeping you on the line. Never call an 0901 number back unless you know exactly what it is and costs.
Check a specific 0901 number
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