- Prefix
0908- 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
- 368
- Blocks in service
- 363
- Range holders
- 27
What are 0908 numbers?
Numbers starting 0908 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
368 number blocks under 0908, of which
363 are allocated to
27 providers.
Who uses 0908 numbers?
Competition lines, voting, adult services and technical-support lines. Legitimate uses exist, but 09 is also a classic scam callback trap.
Who holds 0908 number ranges?
| Range holder (allocated by Ofcom) | Number blocks | Example range |
|---|---|---|
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 73 | 0908 003 XXXX |
| Plus Telecom Limited | 48 | 0908 295 XXXX |
| 24 Seven Communications Limited | 28 | 0908 046 XXXX |
| Invade International Ltd | 28 | 0908 006 XXXX |
| Virgin Media Limited | 28 | 0908 039 XXXX |
| TelXL Limited | 23 | 0908 008 XXXX |
| Dynamic Mobile Billing Limited | 17 | 0908 019 XXXX |
| Visional Media Limited | 17 | 0908 005 XXXX |
| BT | 15 | 0908 058 XXXX |
| Media Telecom Ltd | 13 | 0908 402 XXXX |
| Jtec UK Limited | 8 | 0908 335 XXXX |
| TTNC Limited | 8 | 0908 059 XXXX |
…and 15 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 0908 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 0908 number back unless you know exactly what it is and costs.
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