Mobile numbers

077 mobile numbers

Ofcom’s numbering data lists 1,000 number ranges starting 077, allocated to 12 providers. The largest holder is Telefonica UK Limited, with 49% 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 77…
Drop the 0, add +44
Ofcom ranges
1,000
980 allocated
First allocated
1997
12 providers

Who were 077 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Telefonica UK Limited489 ranges
  • Vodafone Limited280 ranges
  • EE Limited (Orange)70 ranges
  • Hutchison 3G UK Ltd60 ranges
  • EE Limited ( TM)50 ranges
  • Not allocated to a provider13 ranges
  • Core Communication Services Limited12 ranges
  • Sure (Guernsey) Limited10 ranges
  • JT (Jersey) Limited10 ranges
  • Sure (Jersey) Limited3 ranges
  • Airwave Solutions Limited1 range
  • WIRELESS LOGIC LIMITED1 range

+ 1 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 077.

Allocated · 980 Protected · 13 Reserved · 7

Allocations by year

19972025

What do these statuses mean?

Explore by the next digit

Each block below starts 077. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 077 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.
TV and radio numbers. Ofcom reserves 07700 900000 – 900999 for use in TV and radio drama, so the numbers you hear on screen don’t belong to real people.
Questions

077 numbers: common questions

Who owns 077 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 077 to Telefonica UK Limited, Vodafone Limited, EE Limited (Orange) 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 077 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 077 becomes +44 77 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 077 number?

Charged as a mobile call; usually included in allowances.

Is a call from a 077 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 077 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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