0990 was Ascot (now 01344) & Chobham, Surrey (now 01276). After Ascot & Chobham were moved off this code, 0990 was used as a prefix for premium rate* National Rate calls (now 0870).
*All 0990 & 0870 calls result in a payment being made to the 'owner' of the number.
27 March 2005