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 blocksExample range
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)1290909 020 XXXX
GCI Network Solutions Limited720909 000 XXXX
TalkTalk Communications Limited670909 011 XXXX
Virgin Media Limited470909 016 XXXX
BT440909 110 XXXX
Telecom 10 Ltd300909 054 XXXX
Dynamic Mobile Billing Limited230909 027 XXXX
4D Interactive Ltd140909 105 XXXX
UK Number Store Limited140909 117 XXXX
Vodafone Limited130909 340 XXXX
24 Seven Communications Limited100909 052 XXXX
Media Telecom Ltd90909 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

09 premium-rate numbers guide › · All UK number ranges ›