073 mobile numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 775 number ranges starting 073, allocated to 19 providers. The largest holder is Vodafone Limited, with 38% of them. Numbers issued to mobile networks in blocks. The first few digits show which network the block was originally allocated to – but people can keep their number when they switch network.
Who were 073 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Vodafone Limited293 ranges
- Hutchison 3G UK Ltd169 ranges
- EE Limited ( TM)110 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider63 ranges
- Telefonica UK Limited60 ranges
- Virgin Mobile Telecoms Limited30 ranges
- Sky UK Limited22 ranges
- LEBARA MOBILE LIMITED10 ranges
- WIRELESS LOGIC LIMITED3 ranges
- Mass Response Service GmbH2 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited2 ranges
- Tata Communications (UK) Limited2 ranges
+ 8 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 073.
Allocations by year
Explore by the next digit
Each block below starts 073. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 073 number tells you
What it is
Numbers issued to mobile networks in blocks. The first few digits show which network the block was originally allocated to – but people can keep their number when they switch network.
What it costs
Charged as a mobile call; usually included in allowances.
Watch out for
The original network tells you nothing about who owns a particular mobile today.
073 numbers: common questions
Who owns 073 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 073 to Vodafone Limited, Hutchison 3G UK Ltd, EE Limited ( TM) and others. Numbers can be moved between providers, so this shows who the range was originally given to – not who is using a particular number today.
How do I call a 073 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 073 becomes +44 73 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 073 number?
Charged as a mobile call; usually included in allowances.
Is a call from a 073 number a scam?
The original network tells you nothing about who owns a particular mobile today. Check the full number on Who’s Calling to see if it belongs to a verified business and what other people have reported.
Did a 073 number call you?
Check the full number to see if it belongs to a verified UK business and what other people have reported.
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