Mobile phone number: Find out the provider
"How do I find out the provider based on the cell phone number?" This question often arises if your provider offers discounted or even free connections to various network operators. There are several ways to answer this question.
Recognize providers by the area code of the cell phone number
Similar to district-based area codes for the fixed network, there are also area codes in the mobile network that you can assign to a special provider. The common providers and their area codes are listed below:
- T-Mobile: 0151, 0160, 0170, 0171, 0175
- Vodafone: 0152, 0162, 0172, 0173, 0174
- E-Plus: 0155, 0157, 0161, 0163, 0164, 0177, 0178
- O2: 0159, 0176, 0179
Android app helps to find out the mobile phone provider
Zielnetz is a simple and reliable app that reveals the network operator of your friends. You can either enter a phone number manually or select it from your phone book. The provider logo of the person concerned is displayed immediately.
iPhone: Determine provider via app
Unfortunately, the app is not available for iPhone users. A free alternative for iOS is PIMP Lite - this app also helps you to assign the right provider to a cell phone number.