In this post we will look at different GSM numbers in Nigeria and their corresponding networks. Here you will see both old and new Nigeria mobile number formats for different networks.
Since the release of 081 series of GSM numbers, it’s becoming very difficult to tell wish network a particular number belongs to.
Before now, many Nigerians knew that 0803 and 0806 belongs to MTN, 0802 belongs to Airtel, 0805 belongs to Glo, 0809 belongs to Etisalat (now 9Mobile) and so on.
Now, the GSM number variations is getting too many due to increasing numbers of subscribers. The Nigerian Communication Commission in collaboration with GSM network providers have introduced new series of GSM numbers that are far different from the generic 080XXX. Now you you will see the likes of 081, 070 and 090s.
Because of these variations, you may be forced to ask;
- 08109 is which network
- 0818 is which network
- which network is 0701
- 0907 is what network in nigeria
- 0810 is what network in nigeria
- what network is 0701 in nigeria
- which network is 0907
- what is the nigeria mobile number format
- what does mtn numbers start with
- what is mtn numbers prefix
- and so on…
Don’t worry, we have answers for you here at InfoGuideNigeria.com.
Here, we will list all GSM numbers in Nigeria and their corresponding networks based on their prefixes.
GSM Numbers in Nigeria and their Corresponding Networks
| Prefix | Network |
|---|---|
| 0701x | Airtel Nigeria |
| 0702 | Smile |
| 07025 | Visafone |
| 07026 | Visafone |
| 07027 | Multi-Links |
| 07028 | Starcomms |
| 07029 | Starcomms |
| 0703 | MTN Nigeria |
| 0704 | Visafone |
| 0705 | Globacom |
| 0706 | MTN Nigeria |
| 0707 | ZoomMobile (formerly Reltel) |
| 0708 | Airtel Nigeria |
| 0709 | Multi-Links |
| 0802 | Airtel Nigeria |
| 0803 | MTN Nigeria |
| 0804 | Ntel |
| 0805 | Globacom |
| 0806 | MTN Nigeria |
| 0807 | Globacom |
| 0808 | Airtel Nigeria |
| 0809 | Etisalat Nigeria |
| 0810 | MTN Nigeria |
| 0811 | Globacom |
| 0812 | Airtel Nigeria |
| 0813 | MTN Nigeria |
| 0814 | MTN Nigeria |
| 0815 | Globacom |
| 0816 | MTN Nigeria |
| 0817 | Etisalat Nigeria |
| 0818 | Etisalat Nigeria |
| 0819 | Starcomms |
| 0909 | Etisalat Nigeria |
| 0908 | Etisalat Nigeria |
| 0902 | Airtel Nigeria |
| 0903 | MTN Nigeria |
| 0905 | Globacom |
| 0906 | MTN Nigeria |
| 0907 | Airtel Nigeria |
How to Dial GSM Numbers in Nigeria to Make Calls
- 0xxx xxx xxxx – Calls to a mobile number (see below)
- +234 1 xxx xxxx – Calls from outside Nigeria
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Remember to add +234 before you start dialing any Nigerian GSM number if you reside outside Nigeria (international calls to Nigeria).