Safaricom ET Numbers & Prefixes: How to Identify Safaricom ET 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 Safaricom ET prefix (+251) and show you exactly how to identify if a number is on the Safaricom ET network — instantly.
Safaricom ET 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 Safaricom ET prefixes:
When you see a number like +251 071 XXXXXX, it is a 100% Safaricom ET line.
- Look at the first 3-4 digits after +251. These are the network prefix.
- Compare with the Safaricom ET prefix list above. If the first digits match , , or any other Safaricom ET prefix, it is an Safaricom ET line.
- Ignore the leading 0 when dialing internationally. For example, a number listed as in Ethiopia should be dialed as from abroad.
- +251 071 503 2947 — starts with , which belongs to Safaricom ET. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
- +251 072 745 2186 — starts with , which belongs to Safaricom ET. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
- +251 090 374 5609 — starts with , which belongs to Safaricom ET. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
Here is a quick reference to distinguish Safaricom ET from other mobile networks in Ethiopia:
- Safaricom ET: 071, 072, 090
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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 Safaricom ET.
Yes — regulators occasionally assign new prefix ranges to operators. Safaricom ET 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 Safaricom ET number without the leading 0. For the cheapest rate, use AfriCallShop — calls to Ethiopia from just €0.03/min.