Mobile numbers

0790 mobile numbers

Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 0790, allocated to 3 providers. The largest holder is EE Limited ( TM), with 50% 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

+44 790…

Drop the 0, add +44

Ofcom ranges

100

100 allocated

First allocated

1998

3 providers

Who were 0790 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

EE Limited ( TM)50 ranges
Vodafone Limited30 ranges
Telefonica UK Limited20 ranges

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0790.

Allocated · 100

Allocations by year

19982006

What do these statuses mean?

Explore by the next digit

Each block below starts 0790. Pick one to narrow it down.

Telefonica UK Limited

Telefonica UK Limited

What a 0790 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

0790 numbers: common questions

Who owns 0790 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0790 to EE Limited ( TM), 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 0790 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0790 becomes +44 790 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 0790 number?

Charged as a mobile call; usually included in allowances.

Is a call from a 0790 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 0790 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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