Mobile numbers

0736 mobile numbers

Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 0736, allocated to 9 providers. The largest holder is Hutchison 3G UK Ltd, with 70% 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.

Number type
Mobile numbers
071–075, 077–079
From abroad
+44 736…
Drop the 0, add +44
Ofcom ranges
100
90 allocated
First allocated
2017
9 providers

Who were 0736 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Hutchison 3G UK Ltd70 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited12 ranges
  • Not allocated to a provider10 ranges
  • Telet Research (NI) Limited2 ranges
  • Wave Mobile Ltd1 range
  • Anywhere Sim Limited1 range
  • University Of Strathclyde1 range
  • CIRCLES MVNE International B.V.1 range
  • Tata Communications (UK) Limited1 range
  • Vodafone Limited1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0736.

Allocated · 90 Free · 10

Allocations by year

20172024

What do these statuses mean?

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Each block below starts 0736. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 0736 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.

The range holder isn’t necessarily the caller. Ofcom gives numbers to providers in blocks, and people and businesses can take their number with them when they switch. To find out who actually called, check the full number.
Questions

0736 numbers: common questions

Who owns 0736 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0736 to Hutchison 3G UK Ltd, Sky UK Limited, Telet Research (NI) Limited 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 0736 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0736 becomes +44 736 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 0736 number?

Charged as a mobile call; usually included in allowances.

Is a call from a 0736 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 0736 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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