- Prefix
0906- 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
- 899
- Blocks in service
- 898
- Range holders
- 55
What are 0906 numbers?
Numbers starting 0906 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
899 number blocks under 0906, of which
898 are allocated to
55 providers.
Who uses 0906 numbers?
Competition lines, voting, adult services and technical-support lines. Legitimate uses exist, but 09 is also a classic scam callback trap.
Who holds 0906 number ranges?
| Range holder (allocated by Ofcom) | Number blocks | Example range |
|---|---|---|
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 349 | 0906 100 XXXX |
| BT | 157 | 0906 171 XXXX |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 70 | 0906 102 XXXX |
| Vodafone Limited | 46 | 0906 000 XXXX |
| Virgin Media Limited | 29 | 0906 209 XXXX |
| Business Broadcast Communications Limited | 28 | 0906 028 XXXX |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 28 | 0906 103 XXXX |
| Colt Technology Services | 26 | 0906 101 XXXX |
| CFL Communications Ltd | 24 | 0906 050 XXXX |
| WAVECREST NETWORKS LIMITED | 16 | 0906 206 XXXX |
| Dynamic Mobile Billing Limited | 13 | 0906 441 XXXX |
| Verizon UK Limited | 11 | 0906 214 XXXX |
…and 43 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 0906 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 0906 number back unless you know exactly what it is and costs.
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