UK 07 mobile prefixes explained
What the digits after 07 can tell you about a caller, and what they can't.
What a mobile prefix tells you
UK mobile numbers all have 11 digits and begin 07. The first five digits, like 07488 or 07932, make up the prefix, followed by six more. It's common to search the prefix after a mobile you don't know has called.
The prefix confirms the caller is on a mobile and shows which network its block was originally issued to. It can't tell you who the caller is, or which network they use today. To find that out, look up the full number above and read what other people said.
How the 07 range is divided
| Begins | What it's for |
|---|---|
| 071-075, 077-079 | Standard mobile phones |
| 07624 | Mobiles on the Isle of Man |
| 070 | Personal numbers that forward calls (usually more expensive) |
| 076 | Pagers (very rare today) |
Most checked mobile prefixes
The prefixes we hold the most numbers for, along with the ones people search for most often.
Questions about 07 numbers
What does a number beginning 07 mean?
Almost always that it's a UK mobile. The exceptions are 070 (personal numbers), 076 (pagers) and 07624 (Isle of Man mobiles). All mobile numbers have 11 digits.
Does the prefix show which network it's on?
Not reliably. Each prefix was first issued to one network, but people keep their number when they switch, so it may be on a different network now.
Is an 070 number a mobile?
No. 070 numbers are personal numbers that forward calls; they just look like mobiles. Calling one can cost much more, so be careful about ringing back.
Do mobiles have area codes?
No. Nothing after the 07 tells you where the owner lives or where they're calling from.
How do I find out who called me from an 07 number?
Look up the full number on Who Called Me Check. You'll see what type it is, which network its block was issued to, and any reports from other people.
See also: our who called me UK guide, UK mobile networks and 03 numbers.