0789 mobile numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 0789, allocated to 11 providers. The largest holder is Telefonica UK Limited, with 31% 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 0789 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Telefonica UK Limited31 ranges
- EE Limited (Orange)30 ranges
- Hutchison 3G UK Ltd20 ranges
- Vodafone Limited10 ranges
- Not allocated to a provider2 ranges
- Vectone Mobile Limited1 range
- Flextel Limited1 range
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited1 range
- 24 Seven Communications Limited1 range
- AQL Wholesale Ltd1 range
- Citrus Telecommunications Ltd1 range
- HSL Messaging Limited1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0789.
Allocations by year
Explore by the next digit
Each block below starts 0789. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 0789 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.
0789 numbers: common questions
Who owns 0789 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0789 to Telefonica UK Limited, EE Limited (Orange), Hutchison 3G UK Ltd 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 0789 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0789 becomes +44 789 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0789 number?
Charged as a mobile call; usually included in allowances.
Is a call from a 0789 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 0789 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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