Telephone Numbers In The United Kingdom
The UK telephone numbering plan, also known as the National Telephone Numbering Plan, is the system used for assigning telephone numbers in the United Kingdom and its Crown dependencies. It is regulated by the UK government's Office of Communications (Ofcom), which holds responsibility for telecommunications.
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