Paolo Thompson

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Paolo Thompson is a Financial Analyst in the Telecommunications industry with 7+ years of experience. Key expertise in Project Management, Digital Marketing, Innovation, Team Building. Speaks Russian (Intermediate), German (Basic), Turkish (Native).

Expert professional with expertise in Project Management. Strategic thinker. Flexible schedule for client meetings

Country Phone Information

Understanding UK Phone Numbers: Structure, Formatting, and Key Details

The United Kingdom uses a complex but organized telephone numbering plan managed by Ofcom, with different area codes and number lengths based on geographic and service type considerations.

Basic Structure

• Country Code: +44
• Area Code: 2-5 digits (omit the first '0' when dialing internationally)
• Local Number: 4-8 digits

Common Formats

Domestic:

• 020 XXXX XXXX (London)
• 0161 XXX XXXX (Manchester)
• 01XXX XXXXXX (other geographic areas)

International:

• +44 20 XXXX XXXX (London)
• +44 161 XXX XXXX (Manchester)

Special Number Types

• Mobile Numbers: Start with 07 (e.g., 07XXX XXXXXX)
• Freephone: Start with 0800 or 0808
• Premium/Service Numbers: Start with 09XX (premium rate), 084X or 087X (business/service)
• Emergency Code: 999 or 112

Dialing Rules

• Local Calls: In many areas, you can dial just the local number without the area code when calling within the same area
• National Calls: Dial the full number including the area code with the initial '0'
• International Calls:
  • To the UK: Dial [International Code] + 44 + Area Code (without the 0) + Number
  • From the UK: Dial 00 + [Country Code] + Number

Mobile Number Portability

The UK has full mobile number portability, allowing users to keep their numbers when changing service providers.