03 UK Wide Numbers

03 numbers are the new non – geographic number range, calls to which numbers will be charged to the caller at the same rate as national 01 and 02 numbers.

That is around 3.5p to 4.5p per minute. They will be officially known as UK Wide numbers although we suspect they will become known simply as 03 numbers !

There are initially two sub ranges, both in the format of 03XXX XXX XXX.

The 030 range is reserved for use by public bodies, charities and not for profit organisations. Users of these numbers will be able to differentiate themselves from commercial businesses. One of our number ranges is 0300 222 XXXX.

The 033 range is available to any organisation. One of our number ranges is 0333 222 XXXX.

There is an initial once only connection fee and an ongoing variable monthly charge based on call volumes. 03 numbers are enabled for international access into the UK from most overseas countries and can be redirected internationally if required.

The “ owner ” of an 03 number will pay up to 3.5p per minute to receive calls.

There is one very significant advantage for the 03 calling party in as much as calls to 03 numbers will be included in any call package which includes free minutes. Such packages are now commonplace, particularly in mobile phone contracts so effectively such call become “ free “.  

030 and 033 numbers are now being chosen and connected by forward looking organizations as it is felt that they will eventually replace 0845 and 0870 numbers and 03 will become a natural number progression from 01 and 02  and will therefore never change.

We have some numbers immediately available. Go to For Sale on our masthead or contact us for more information.

Alternatively please call 0800 953 40 50.