UK phone number carrier lookup
Check any British mobile or landline for carrier, region and number type. Use international format with +44 (example: +447911123456). Same free tool as the homepage — results are shareable.
Opens the main lookup tool with your number prefilled.
UK number format
UK numbers use +44 internationally. Replace the leading 0 with +44. Examples: mobile +44 7911 123456; London landline +44 20 7946 0958; freephone +44 800 123 4567.
Major UK carriers
| Carrier | Type | Typical prefix |
|---|---|---|
| EE | Mobile | 07700, 07800 |
| O2 | Mobile | 07700, 07900 |
| Vodafone | Mobile | 07700, 07800 |
| Three | Mobile | 07700 |
| Sky Mobile | Mobile (O2 network) | 07700 |
| Virgin Mobile | Mobile (Vodafone network) | 07700 |
| BT | Landline | 01, 02 |
| Virgin Media | Landline | 01, 02 |
UK number prefixes
07 — mobile; 01 / 02 — geographic landlines; 03 — non-geographic (01/02 rates); 08 — special rate (0800 freephone); 09 — premium rate.
FAQ
How do I look up a UK number's carrier?
Enter the number with +44 above and submit. The main tool will show carrier, region and type.
What carrier is a UK number on?
Major mobiles are EE, O2, Vodafone and Three. Enter the number to check the mapped carrier.
Mobile vs landline?
UK mobiles start with 07 (+44 7). Landlines usually start with 01 or 02.
What does +44 mean?
+44 is the UK country calling code. Replace the leading 0 when dialling from abroad.
Is this free?
Yes. No registration required.