+44 7 and 07 numbers: UK mobile phones

A number starting +44 7 (07 inside the UK) is almost always a UK mobile phone: Ofcom's numbering plan reserves 071 to 075 and 077 to 079 for mobile services. Two parts of the 07 range are different: 070 numbers are personal redirect numbers and 076 numbers are pagers, apart from 07624, which is used for mobiles on the Isle of Man.

United Kingdom · Mobile numbers · Facts checked November 9, 2026

What these numbers look like

From abroad
+44 7XXX XXXXXX
Inside United Kingdom
07XXX XXXXXX

11 digits nationally (07 plus 9 digits). From abroad the leading 0 is dropped after +44. A 070 or 076 start is not a normal mobile; see the 070 personal numbers page.

Who uses +44 7 (UK mobile) numbers?

Ofcom allocates 07 numbers in blocks to network operators under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The plan designates 071-075 and 077-079 for Mobile Services, 076 for radiopaging (excluding 07624, which serves mobile and paging services in the Isle of Man and is closed to new allocations) and 070 for Personal Numbering Services. Ofcom decided in 2006 to open 071-075 for mobiles as the original 077-079 blocks filled up.

Who is calling you from a +44 7 (UK mobile) number?

Usually a private person or a business using an ordinary mobile. UK mobile numbers can be moved between networks: Ofcom requires your new provider to port your number, normally within one working day of you giving them your PAC code (text PAC to 65075). So the first digits only show which network the block was first allocated to, never the current network, and they say nothing about where in the UK the caller is. Bulk SMS senders and call centres also use 07 numbers, and scammers can fake (spoof) a 07 caller ID.

Scams seen with +44 7 (UK mobile) numbers

  • Scam texts sent from 07 numbers. Ofcom asks people to forward them free to 7726 (spells SPAM on the keypad) so the mobile network can investigate and block the sender, and not to reply, even to opt out, because that confirms the number is active.
  • Calls from abroad that fake a UK mobile caller ID. UK providers already have to block calls from abroad that spoof UK landline numbers. In July 2026 Ofcom strengthened its caller ID guidance so providers should also withhold the caller ID of calls that appear to come from a UK mobile roaming abroad unless they can verify it.
  • Missed-call scams that use 070 or 076 numbers, which look like mobiles but cost more to call back (Ofcom).

What to do about a call from +44 7 (UK mobile)

  1. Forward a scam text to 7726. To report a mobile call, copy the number from your recent calls and text it to 7726. Both are free.
  2. Report a scam call, or money lost, to Report Fraud at reportfraud.police.uk or on 0300 123 2040 (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). In Scotland, call Police Scotland on 101. Report Fraud replaced Action Fraud on 4 December 2025.
  3. Don't trust the caller ID alone. If someone says they're your bank, hang up and call the number on the back of your card.
  4. Block the number in your phone's call or message settings. Report silent or abandoned calls to Ofcom.

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Frequently asked questions

Is every 07 number a mobile?

No. 071-075 and 077-079 are mobiles. 070 is personal numbering (redirect numbers), and 076 is paging, except 07624, which is used for Isle of Man mobiles.

Can I tell the network from a 07 number?

Not reliably. Numbers keep their prefix when the owner switches networks, so the prefix only shows which operator the block was first allocated to.

Can a 07 number be fake?

Yes. Caller ID can be spoofed, especially on calls coming from abroad. Ofcom's 2026 guidance tells providers to withhold unverified UK mobile caller IDs on calls from abroad, but treat any unexpected request for money or codes as suspect.

Where do I report a scam text from a 07 number?

Forward it to 7726 for free. If you lost money, also report it to Report Fraud (0300 123 2040) or, in Scotland, to Police Scotland on 101.

Sources

Numbering facts on this page come from the regulator or operator sources below, checked November 9, 2026. We never publish individual personal phone numbers.

  • Ofcom - The National Telephone Numbering Plan (version with effect from 22 April 2025) (ofcom.org.uk)
  • Ofcom - Consultation: clarifying the use of mobile numbers (2017), covering 076 radiopaging and 07624 Isle of Man (ofcom.org.uk)
  • Ofcom - Switching mobile provider (PAC by text to 65075, port within one working day) (ofcom.org.uk)
  • Ofcom - How to report scam texts and mobile calls to 7726 (ofcom.org.uk)
  • Ofcom - What to do about a scam call, text or message (ofcom.org.uk)
  • GOV.UK - Report Fraud: new service from City of London Police (replaces Action Fraud from 4 December 2025) (gov.uk)
  • Ofcom - Statement: Tackling scam calls from abroad (July 2026) (ofcom.org.uk)
  • Ofcom - Missed call scams (070/076) (ofcom.org.uk)

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