0740 mobile numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 0740, allocated to 9 providers. The largest holder is Hutchison 3G UK Ltd, with 40% 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 0740 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Hutchison 3G UK Ltd40 ranges
- Lycamobile (UK) Limited20 ranges
- Vodafone Limited10 ranges
- EE Limited (Orange)10 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider10 ranges
- TP GLOBAL OPERATIONS LIMITED6 ranges
- TGL Services (UK) Ltd1 range
- 08Direct Limited1 range
- Telecom2 Limited1 range
- 24 Seven Communications Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0740.
Allocations by year
Explore by the next digit
Each block below starts 0740. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 0740 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.
0740 numbers: common questions
Who owns 0740 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0740 to Hutchison 3G UK Ltd, Lycamobile (UK) Limited, Vodafone 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 0740 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0740 becomes +44 740 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0740 number?
Charged as a mobile call; usually included in allowances.
Is a call from a 0740 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 0740 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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