Calling an 02 number (a standard UK geographic number) from your Vodafone mobile (in 2025) depends on your type of plan and whether you’ve used up any inclusive minutes.
Vodafone treats calls to 01, 02 and 03 numbers as standard UK landline calls. That means they’re often included in your usual call allowance on most pay-monthly and SIM-only deals. If you go outside that allowance or are on a basic pay-as-you-go plan without inclusive minutes, a per-minute charge will apply.
Vodafone Call Costs to 02 Numbers
| Plan Type | Are 02 Calls Included? | Typical Cost (Outside Allowance) |
| Pay Monthly / SIM-only | ✔ Usually included | Approx. 66p – 70p per minute out of allowance |
| Pay As You Go (PAYG) | ✖ Charged | Approx. 53p per minute (standard PAYG rate) |
| Business Plans | ✔ Often included | Varies by tariff (check details) |
| Home Broadband & Phone Add-on | ✖ Charged if not on inclusive calling plan | Approx. 11–13p per min + 19p connection (landline plan) |
Remember:
- Many pay-monthly Vodafone plans include unlimited UK minutes or large call allowances that cover 01/02/03 numbers.
- Out-of-bundle mobile call charges for standard UK numbers rose in April 2025; calls outside your allowance can be around 70p per minute with a minimum 1-minute charge.
- PAYG call rates vary by bundle and recharge amount — always check your My Vodafone app for exact rates.
What Vodafone’s pricing means for you:
Vodafone Mobile Plans
Most Vodafone pay-monthly and SIM-only plans come with a bundle of inclusive UK minutes for standard calls ( including 01, 02 and other landline numbers) meaning calls to 02 numbers won’t cost extra as long as you stay within that allowance.
However, if you go outside your inclusive minutes, Vodafone’s out-of-bundle mobile call charges for standard UK landlines typically increase to around 66–70p per minute as of 8 April 2025.
Unlike some older plans, there’s often a minimum one-minute billing rule rather than second-by-second billing.
Pay As You Go (PAYG)
If you’re on a PAYG or SIM-only setup without bundled minutes, you’ll pay a set rate per minute for calls to 02 numbers. This is usually around 53p per min depending on your specific bundle or tariff.
Vodafone Home Phone Bundles
For customers using Vodafone’s Home Broadband & Phone bundles, standard UK landline calls (which include 02 numbers) have a lower per-minute rate (roughly 11.5p) but also include a connection charge (approx. 19p).
Industry & Regulatory Overview
2025 continues to see price adjustments across UK telecoms. Vodafone increased some out-of-bundle mobile call rates in April 2025, aligning with inflation and cost pressures across networks.
At the same time, Vodafone is undergoing a major industry shift with its merger with Three UK now forming VodafoneThree, aiming to boost coverage and network investment. Regulators have required certain consumer protections around tariffs, including maintaining existing services and protections for a period post-merger.
How to keep your call costs down…
- Stick to a plan with inclusive minutes: If you make lots of landline calls, plans with generous UK minute buckets will save you money.
- Monitor allowances: Use the My Vodafone app to see how many inclusive minutes you’ve used.
- Top up bundles on PAYG: Bundles often reduce per-minute call costs compared with pure PAYG rates.
- Compare home phone options: If you call landlines often, a home phone bundle with lower per-minute rates can be more cost-effective.
FAQs
Are calls to 02 numbers free on Vodafone?
Not automatically! They’re free only if your mobile plan includes UK calling minutes. Otherwise, you’ll pay a per-minute charge.
Is there a connection charge on mobile calls?
Vodafone mobile plans usually don’t separate out a connection charge like landline bundles do, but they can apply a minimum one-minute charge.
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