- Prefix
0989- 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
- 93
- Blocks in service
- 93
- Range holders
- 4
What are 0989 numbers?
Numbers starting 0989 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
93 number blocks under 0989, of which
93 are allocated to
4 providers.
Who uses 0989 numbers?
Competition lines, voting, adult services and technical-support lines. Legitimate uses exist, but 09 is also a classic scam callback trap.
Who holds 0989 number ranges?
| Range holder (allocated by Ofcom) | Number blocks | Example range |
|---|---|---|
| Spacetel UK Ltd | 45 | 0989 045 XXXX |
| Voicetec Systems Ltd | 32 | 0989 000 XXXX |
| Fonix PLC | 14 | 0989 010 XXXX |
| Noble Tel | 2 | 0989 079 XXXX |
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 0989 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 0989 number back unless you know exactly what it is and costs.
Check a specific 0989 number
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