From Which Location Is an 088 Number?

An 088 number is a non-geographic number. This means it is not tied to a specific city or region.

This area code was created for companies across the Netherlands that want to be reachable at relatively low costs.

088 numbers are issued in large series. It is often the case that other employees in the organization have different extensions within the 088 number series. If you have the correct extension, you can directly speak to the person you wish to contact.

How Much Does It Cost to Call an 088 Number?

You pay the same rate for a call to an 088 number as you do for calls to geographic numbers. So, regardless of whether the 088 number holder is in Venlo or Alkmaar, you always pay the same (relatively low) rate.

Since July 1, 2013, the costs for a call to an 088 number have been aligned with the call costs of other landline numbers.

Can I Call an 088 Number From Abroad?

Yes. While an 088 number is not tied to a specific city or region, it behaves like a geographic number in this regard. First, dial the Netherlands country code (+31) and then omit the digit 0.

Why Do Companies Use an 088 Number?

088 numbers are issued in series of 100, 1,000, or even 10,000. They are therefore ideal for organizations with many phones (read: employees).

Because 088 numbers are not tied to a specific city or region, the organization creates a national image. This lowers barriers for callers from across the country.

The call costs for 088 numbers are low: as low as calls to landline, geographic numbers. This can be more appealing to callers than a 0900 number, which is more expensive.

Who Owns an 088 Number?

Because these are such large number series (at least 100 numbers per block), 088 numbers are particularly interesting for larger companies. These companies can request 088 numbers from the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM). This is a government organization that oversees the use of these numbers.

On the ACM website, you can find out which company owns an 088 number. Note: in the search results, you need to click on the number series to see information about the number owner.