Mobile numbers

0781 mobile numbers

Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 0781, allocated to 3 providers. The largest holder is EE Limited (Orange), 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

+44 781…

Drop the 0, add +44

Ofcom ranges

100

100 allocated

First allocated

1999

3 providers

Who were 0781 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

EE Limited (Orange)70 ranges
Vodafone Limited20 ranges
Telefonica UK Limited10 ranges

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0781.

Allocated · 100

Allocations by year

19992003

What do these statuses mean?

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Each block below starts 0781. Pick one to narrow it down.

Telefonica UK Limited

What a 0781 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

0781 numbers: common questions

Who owns 0781 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0781 to EE Limited (Orange), Vodafone Limited, Telefonica UK Limited. 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 0781 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0781 becomes +44 781 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 0781 number?

Charged as a mobile call; usually included in allowances.

Is a call from a 0781 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 0781 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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