Ethio Telecom Numbers & Prefixes: How to Identify Ethio Telecom Subscribers in Ethiopia
Wondering which network a phone number belongs to in Ethiopia? Every mobile operator in Ethiopia has a unique set of prefixes. In this guide, we list every Ethio Telecom prefix (+251) and show you exactly how to identify if a number is on the Ethio Telecom network — instantly.
Ethio Telecom subscribers in Ethiopia can be identified by the following number prefixes (the first 3-4 digits after the country code +251):
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All Ethio Telecom prefixes:
When you see a number like +251 091 XXXXXX, it is a 100% Ethio Telecom line.
- Look at the first 3-4 digits after +251. These are the network prefix.
- Compare with the Ethio Telecom prefix list above. If the first digits match , , or any other Ethio Telecom prefix, it is an Ethio Telecom line.
- Ignore the leading 0 when dialing internationally. For example, a number listed as in Ethiopia should be dialed as from abroad.
- +251 091 279 1506 — starts with , which belongs to Ethio Telecom. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
- +251 092 970 2614 — starts with , which belongs to Ethio Telecom. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
- +251 093 639 8247 — starts with , which belongs to Ethio Telecom. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
- +251 094 015 9364 — starts with , which belongs to Ethio Telecom. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
Here is a quick reference to distinguish Ethio Telecom from other mobile networks in Ethiopia:
- Ethio Telecom: 091, 092, 093, 094, 095, 096, 097, 098
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Check the first 3-4 digits after the country code +251. If they match any prefix from the list above (, , etc.), the number belongs to Ethio Telecom.
Yes — regulators occasionally assign new prefix ranges to operators. Ethio Telecom may receive additional prefixes as subscriber numbers grow. Always check for the latest prefix list.
Yes. Dial your country’s exit code (00 or 011), then +251, then the Ethio Telecom number without the leading 0. For the cheapest rate, use AfriCallShop — calls to Ethiopia from just €0.03/min.