Who called me from a EE number?
EE is a UK mobile network operator. Look up any of its 2,345 Ofcom-allocated number blocks below.
EE is a UK mobile network operator, part of BT Group. That means Ofcom has allocated EE one or more blocks of UK telephone numbers under the National Telephone Numbering Plan, which EE can either use for its own customers or sub-allocate to resellers and downstream providers. In total, EE currently holds 2,345 allocated number blocks in our copy of the Ofcom plan.
EE's number ranges are concentrated in 079, 075, 078, 074. Across all of its allocations the split is roughly 1,516 mobile, 686 geographic landline, 62 premium-rate, 58 03 non-geographic, 22 freephone, 1 vpn blocks. You can use the tables below to jump straight to a specific EE area code or number block and see the common call patterns reported for it.
The oldest EE number block in the Ofcom data was allocated in 1997, and the most recent in 2025. Allocation dates matter because a number that has been live for many years is more likely to be a settled business or residential line, whereas a very recently-allocated block is more commonly seen in VoIP and virtual-number services — the kind sometimes used for short-lived marketing or scam campaigns.
Is a EE number safe to answer? In most cases, yes — the overwhelming majority of calls from any UK provider's range are ordinary, legitimate calls. However, two things are important to understand. First, because EE can sub-allocate or resell its numbers, the fact that a number sits in a EE block does not mean EE itself is calling you. Second, UK caller IDs can be spoofed: scammers can make a call appear to come from a EE number they don't control. So treat the number as a clue, not proof — judge the call on what the caller actually asks for.
If a EE number called you and you're unsure, don't share security details, bank information or one-time passcodes, and don't return the call until you've verified it independently. You can block the specific number on any UK smartphone from the recent-calls list, enable free network-level call screening through your own landline provider, and register with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) to cut legitimate marketing calls. Persistent nuisance calls can be reported to Ofcom, and suspected scams to Action Fraud (or Police Scotland on 101).
Where EE numbers are based
The area codes where EE holds the most Ofcom-allocated number blocks. Click an area to see every block and the call patterns reported there.
| Area code | Location | Type | Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 079 | UK Mobile | Mobile | 590 |
| 075 | UK Mobile | Mobile | 255 |
| 078 | UK Mobile | Mobile | 230 |
| 074 | UK Mobile | Mobile | 210 |
| 077 | UK Mobile | Mobile | 120 |
| 073 | UK Mobile | Mobile | 110 |
| (020) | London | Geographic | 27 |
| 0845 | UK Service rate | Premium | 15 |
| 0808 | UK Freephone | Freephone | 13 |
| 0345 | UK Non-geographic | Nongeographic | 12 |
| 0870 | UK Service rate | Premium | 12 |
| 01963 | Wincanton | Geographic | 11 |
| 01980 | Amesbury | Geographic | 11 |
| (028) | Northern Ireland | Geographic | 11 |
| 0330 | UK Non-geographic (business) | Nongeographic | 11 |
Example EE number blocks
A sample of individual number blocks allocated to EE. Each links to a full guide for that block:
FAQs about EE numbers
Is a EE number safe to answer?
A EE number is usually a normal, legitimate UK line — EE is an Ofcom-licensed mobile network operator. But because numbers can be resold and caller IDs can be spoofed, you should still judge each call on its content: hang up on anyone who pressures you, asks for security details or one-time passcodes, or wants remote access to your device.
Does a EE number mean EE is calling me?
Not necessarily. EE allocates numbers to its own customers and often sub-allocates ranges to resellers and downstream providers, so the organisation actually calling you may be a completely different business using a EE-allocated number. Number spoofing can also make an unrelated caller appear to use a EE number.
How many UK numbers does EE have?
EE currently holds 2,345 Ofcom-allocated number blocks in our copy of the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Each block typically covers 1,000 or 10,000 individual numbers, so the real count of usable numbers is far higher.
How do I block and report a EE number?
On most UK smartphones, open your recent calls, tap the number and choose 'Block this caller'. UK landline providers (BT, Sky, TalkTalk, Virgin Media) offer free call screening you can switch on in their app. Report nuisance calls to Ofcom, scam calls to Action Fraud, and forward scam texts free to 7726. You can also register with the TPS at tpsonline.org.uk to stop legitimate marketing calls.
