0786 mobile numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 0786, allocated to 4 providers. The largest holder is Hutchison 3G UK Ltd, with 60% 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 0786 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Hutchison 3G UK Ltd60 ranges
- Telefonica UK Limited19 ranges
- EE Limited (Orange)10 ranges
- Vodafone Limited10 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0786.
Allocations by year
Explore by the next digit
Each block below starts 0786. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 0786 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.
0786 numbers: common questions
Who owns 0786 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0786 to Hutchison 3G UK Ltd, Telefonica UK 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 0786 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0786 becomes +44 786 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0786 number?
Charged as a mobile call; usually included in allowances.
Is a call from a 0786 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 0786 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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