- Prefix
0983- 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
- 459
- Blocks in service
- 451
- Range holders
- 35
What are 0983 numbers?
Numbers starting 0983 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
459 number blocks under 0983, of which
451 are allocated to
35 providers.
Who uses 0983 numbers?
Competition lines, voting, adult services and technical-support lines. Legitimate uses exist, but 09 is also a classic scam callback trap.
Who holds 0983 number ranges?
| Range holder (allocated by Ofcom) | Number blocks | Example range |
|---|---|---|
| Business Broadcast Communications Limited | 70 | 0983 624 XXXX |
| Nodemax Limited | 59 | 0983 084 XXXX |
| Mars Communications Limited | 51 | 0983 143 XXXX |
| Promotions4All Ltd | 43 | 0983 718 XXXX |
| Linear Telecoms Limited | 23 | 0983 944 XXXX |
| Telecom 10 Ltd | 18 | 0983 059 XXXX |
| A2B Telecom Limited | 16 | 0983 832 XXXX |
| Assume Nothing Limited | 16 | 0983 014 XXXX |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 16 | 0983 000 XXXX |
| Liquid 11 Limited | 14 | 0983 546 XXXX |
| 24 Seven Communications Limited | 13 | 0983 069 XXXX |
| Mi Telecom Limited | 12 | 0983 819 XXXX |
…and 23 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 0983 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 0983 number back unless you know exactly what it is and costs.
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