UK phone numbers beginning 07999 are normal mobile phone numbers, calls to which are charged at the standard rate.
The 07999 prefix was originally assigned to the operator O2 (Telefonica UK), however, it’s possible that individual numbers beginning 07999 may have since been “ported” to another UK mobile network.
Why 07999 numbers are popular
As you most likely already know, all standard mobile phone numbers in the UK begin with “07”. The network prefix (also sometimes called the area code, or dialing code) is made up of this initial “07”, followed by three more numbers. For example, 07405 is a network prefix for Lycamobile, and 07580 is one for EE. As such, there are a limited number of prefixes that begin “07” and then have three matching numbers. 07999 is of course one of these.
In addition to this, 999 is the emergency number in the UK (alongside 112). For this reason, people perceive that mobile numbers beginning with 07999 are both easily memorable, and also convey a sense of importance or prestige.
Buying a 07999 mobile number
If you’re interested in having a 07999 number for yourself, then we may be able to help. If you have no particular preference for which six digits follow the 07999 dialing code, then these numbers are available at a very low cost. Get in touch with us for more information.
Selling your 07999 number
If you have a phone number beginning 07999 and are thinking of selling it then let us know. We’re always in the market for memorable or special mobile numbers and as described above, numbers with the 07999 prefix can be quite sought after.
How much is my 07999 number worth?
This is a really tough question to answer. If your number simply begins with 07999 and is then made up of seemingly random digits, it’s probably not worth very much.
If, on the other hand, your number is made of repeating digits (111111), sequential digits (123456), or has some kind of pattern (121212), then it could be worth a lot more. Contact us today and we’ll be happy to give you a no-obligation valuation. If you then choose to sell your 07999 number to us that’s great but if not, we completely understand.