- Prefix
07538- Number type
- Mobile
- Format
07538 XXXXXX- From abroad
+44 7538 XXXXXX- Ofcom blocks in range
- 10
- Blocks in service
- 10
- Range holders
- 1
What are 07538 numbers?
Numbers starting 07538 are UK mobile
numbers under Ofcom’s
07 mobile numbers range.
Charged at your standard mobile rate and included in inclusive minutes.
Which network do 07538 numbers belong to?
| Range | Range holder (allocated by Ofcom) | Status |
|---|---|---|
07538 0XXXXX | EE Limited ( TM) | Allocated |
07538 1XXXXX | EE Limited ( TM) | Allocated |
07538 2XXXXX | EE Limited ( TM) | Allocated |
07538 3XXXXX | EE Limited ( TM) | Allocated |
07538 4XXXXX | EE Limited ( TM) | Allocated |
07538 5XXXXX | EE Limited ( TM) | Allocated |
07538 6XXXXX | EE Limited ( TM) | Allocated |
07538 7XXXXX | EE Limited ( TM) | Allocated |
07538 8XXXXX | EE Limited ( TM) | Allocated |
07538 9XXXXX | EE Limited ( TM) | Allocated |
Ofcom’s weekly data shows which network each 07538 range was originally allocated to — the table above. Bear in mind UK mobile numbers are very frequently ported, so the person calling you may be on a different network today; the allocation is a starting point, not proof.
Had a call or text from an 07538 number?
Unexpected calls and texts from unfamiliar mobile numbers are a common scam pattern — missed-call (‘Wangiri’) baiting, fake delivery texts and bank-impersonation calls all use them. Don’t ring back numbers you don’t recognise without checking first. Our plain-English guide covers what to do: Who called me from a +44 7 mobile number?
Check a specific 07538 number
Paste the full number into the checker above to see its range holder and allocation status from this week’s Ofcom data — free, no sign-up.
Run mobiles for a business? See our business mobile network comparison (EE vs Vodafone vs O2), or get a free business mobile quote — we compare the networks for your team, no obligation.