Tigo Numbers & Prefixes: How to Identify Tigo Subscribers in Tanzania
Wondering which network a phone number belongs to in Tanzania? Every mobile operator in Tanzania has a unique set of prefixes. In this guide, we list every Tigo prefix (+255) and show you exactly how to identify if a number is on the Tigo network — instantly.
Tigo subscribers in Tanzania can be identified by the following number prefixes (the first 3-4 digits after the country code +255):
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All Tigo prefixes:
When you see a number like +255 071 XXXXXX, it is a 100% Tigo line.
- Look at the first 3-4 digits after +255. These are the network prefix.
- Compare with the Tigo prefix list above. If the first digits match , , or any other Tigo prefix, it is an Tigo line.
- Ignore the leading 0 when dialing internationally. For example, a number listed as in Tanzania should be dialed as from abroad.
- +255 071 146 9208 — starts with , which belongs to Tigo. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
- +255 065 124 6038 — starts with , which belongs to Tigo. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
- +255 067 235 9416 — starts with , which belongs to Tigo. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
Here is a quick reference to distinguish Tigo from other mobile networks in Tanzania:
- Tigo: 071, 065, 067
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Check the first 3-4 digits after the country code +255. If they match any prefix from the list above (, , etc.), the number belongs to Tigo.
Yes — regulators occasionally assign new prefix ranges to operators. Tigo 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 +255, then the Tigo number without the leading 0. For the cheapest rate, use AfriCallShop — calls to Tanzania from just €0.03/min.