Telkom Numbers & Prefixes: How to Identify Telkom Subscribers in Kenya
Wondering which network a phone number belongs to in Kenya? Every mobile operator in Kenya has a unique set of prefixes. In this guide, we list every Telkom prefix (+254) and show you exactly how to identify if a number is on the Telkom network — instantly.
Telkom subscribers in Kenya can be identified by the following number prefixes (the first 3-4 digits after the country code +254):
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All Telkom prefixes:
When you see a number like +254 0770 XXXXXX, it is a 100% Telkom line.
- Look at the first 3-4 digits after +254. These are the network prefix.
- Compare with the Telkom prefix list above. If the first digits match , , or any other Telkom prefix, it is an Telkom line.
- Ignore the leading 0 when dialing internationally. For example, a number listed as in Kenya should be dialed as from abroad.
- +254 0770 367 2098 — starts with , which belongs to Telkom. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
- +254 0771 621 9785 — starts with , which belongs to Telkom. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
- +254 0772 194 8720 — starts with , which belongs to Telkom. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
- +254 0773 264 8019 — starts with , which belongs to Telkom. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
Here is a quick reference to distinguish Telkom from other mobile networks in Kenya:
- Telkom: 0770, 0771, 0772, 0773, 0774, 0775, 0776, 0777, 0778, 0779
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Check the first 3-4 digits after the country code +254. If they match any prefix from the list above (, , etc.), the number belongs to Telkom.
Yes — regulators occasionally assign new prefix ranges to operators. Telkom 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 +254, then the Telkom number without the leading 0. For the cheapest rate, use AfriCallShop — calls to Kenya from just €0.03/min.