How much does it cost to call a 0909 number?

Can cost several pounds per minute or per call, plus your provider's access charge. Since 2015, 084/087/09/118 calls are split into an access charge (set by your phone provider) and a service charge (set by the organisation you call).

Is a call from a 0909 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 0909 number for my business?

Yes - 0909 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.

0909 Numbers – Cost, Who Uses Them & Range Holders

Prefix: 0909
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: 536
Blocks in service: 535
Range holders: 32

What are 0909 numbers?

Numbers starting 0909 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 536 number blocks under 0909, of which 535 are allocated to 32 providers.

0909 879 0000 is in the range Ofcom reserves for TV and radio dramas, so it can never connect to a real subscriber — that’s why we use it as the live example above.

Who uses 0909 numbers?

Competition lines, voting, adult services and technical-support lines. Legitimate uses exist, but 09 is also a classic scam callback trap.

Who holds 0909 number ranges?

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	129	`0909 020 XXXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	72	`0909 000 XXXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	67	`0909 011 XXXX`
Virgin Media Limited	47	`0909 016 XXXX`
BT	44	`0909 110 XXXX`
Telecom 10 Ltd	30	`0909 054 XXXX`
Dynamic Mobile Billing Limited	23	`0909 027 XXXX`
4D Interactive Ltd	14	`0909 105 XXXX`
UK Number Store Limited	14	`0909 117 XXXX`
Vodafone Limited	13	`0909 340 XXXX`
24 Seven Communications Limited	10	`0909 052 XXXX`
Media Telecom Ltd	9	`0909 596 XXXX`

…and 20 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 0909 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 0909 number back unless you know exactly what it is and costs.

Check a specific 0909 number

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Related 09 prefixes

0900 0901 0902 0903 0904 0905 0906 0907 0908 0911 0912 0913 0982 0983

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0909 numbers – cost & who uses them