Glo Numbers & Prefixes: How to Identify Glo Subscribers in Nigeria
Wondering which network a phone number belongs to in Nigeria? Every mobile operator in Nigeria has a unique set of prefixes. In this guide, we list every Glo prefix (+234) and show you exactly how to identify if a number is on the Glo network — instantly.
Glo subscribers in Nigeria can be identified by the following number prefixes (the first 3-4 digits after the country code +234):
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All Glo prefixes:
When you see a number like +234 0805 XXXXXX, it is a 100% Glo line.
- Look at the first 3-4 digits after +234. These are the network prefix.
- Compare with the Glo prefix list above. If the first digits match , , or any other Glo prefix, it is an Glo line.
- Ignore the leading 0 when dialing internationally. For example, a number listed as in Nigeria should be dialed as from abroad.
- +234 0805 071 6895 — starts with , which belongs to Glo. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
- +234 0807 816 3742 — starts with , which belongs to Glo. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
- +234 0811 865 9017 — starts with , which belongs to Glo. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
- +234 0815 791 3640 — starts with , which belongs to Glo. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
Here is a quick reference to distinguish Glo from other mobile networks in Nigeria:
- Glo: 0805, 0807, 0811, 0815, 0905, 0915
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Check the first 3-4 digits after the country code +234. If they match any prefix from the list above (, , etc.), the number belongs to Glo.
Yes — regulators occasionally assign new prefix ranges to operators. Glo 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 +234, then the Glo number without the leading 0. For the cheapest rate, use AfriCallShop — calls to Nigeria from just €0.03/min.