- Prefix
0982- 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
- 625
- Blocks in service
- 624
- Range holders
- 34
What are 0982 numbers?
Numbers starting 0982 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
625 number blocks under 0982, of which
624 are allocated to
34 providers.
Who uses 0982 numbers?
Competition lines, voting, adult services and technical-support lines. Legitimate uses exist, but 09 is also a classic scam callback trap.
Who holds 0982 number ranges?
| Range holder (allocated by Ofcom) | Number blocks | Example range |
|---|---|---|
| Media Telecom Ltd | 86 | 0982 001 XXXX |
| Dynamic Mobile Billing Limited | 73 | 0982 019 XXXX |
| ETC Telecom Limited | 52 | 0982 493 XXXX |
| Assume Nothing Limited | 47 | 0982 802 XXXX |
| 4D Interactive Ltd | 43 | 0982 017 XXXX |
| TelNG Limited | 42 | 0982 004 XXXX |
| Core Telecom Limited | 31 | 0982 005 XXXX |
| BT | 24 | 0982 094 XXXX |
| Nuso Cloud UK Limited | 24 | 0982 003 XXXX |
| CFL Communications Ltd | 21 | 0982 812 XXXX |
| Telecom2 Limited | 21 | 0982 513 XXXX |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 18 | 0982 143 XXXX |
…and 22 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 0982 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 0982 number back unless you know exactly what it is and costs.
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