078 mobile numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 1,000 number ranges starting 078, allocated to 19 providers. The largest holder is Telefonica UK Limited, with 33% 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 078 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Telefonica UK Limited325 ranges
- Hutchison 3G UK Ltd220 ranges
- EE Limited (Orange)190 ranges
- Vodafone Limited181 ranges
- EE Limited ( TM)40 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider22 ranges
- AQL Wholesale Ltd3 ranges
- Jersey Airtel Limited3 ranges
- Guernsey Airtel Limited3 ranges
- Citrus Telecommunications Ltd2 ranges
- Flextel Limited2 ranges
- Swiftnet Limited1 range
+ 8 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 078.
Allocations by year
Explore by the next digit
Each block below starts 078. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 078 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.
078 numbers: common questions
Who owns 078 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 078 to Telefonica UK Limited, Hutchison 3G UK Ltd, 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 078 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 078 becomes +44 78 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 078 number?
Charged as a mobile call; usually included in allowances.
Is a call from a 078 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 078 number call you?
Check the full number to see if it belongs to a verified UK business and what other people have reported.
UK phone numbers explained → · Let us screen unknown callers →