Mobile numbers

07488 mobile numbers

Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 07488, allocated to 5 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.

Number type
Mobile numbers
071–075, 077–079
From abroad
+44 7488…
Drop the 0, add +44
Ofcom ranges
10
9 allocated
First allocated
2014
5 providers

Who were 07488 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Hutchison 3G UK Ltd4 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited2 ranges
  • Not allocated to a provider1 range
  • The National Cyber Security Centre1 range
  • Lanonyx Telecom Limited1 range
  • Ziron Limited1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 07488.

Allocated · 9 Protected · 1

Allocations by year

20142015

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 07488 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

07488 numbers: common questions

Who owns 07488 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 07488 to Hutchison 3G UK Ltd, Sky UK Limited, The National Cyber Security Centre 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 07488 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 07488 becomes +44 7488 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 07488 number?

Charged as a mobile call; usually included in allowances.

Is a call from a 07488 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 07488 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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