Vodacom Numbers & Prefixes: How to Identify Vodacom 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 Vodacom prefix (+255) and show you exactly how to identify if a number is on the Vodacom network — instantly.
Vodacom 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 Vodacom prefixes:
When you see a number like +255 074 XXXXXX, it is a 100% Vodacom line.
- Look at the first 3-4 digits after +255. These are the network prefix.
- Compare with the Vodacom prefix list above. If the first digits match , , or any other Vodacom prefix, it is an Vodacom line.
- Ignore the leading 0 when dialing internationally. For example, a number listed as in Tanzania should be dialed as from abroad.
- +255 074 018 2976 — starts with , which belongs to Vodacom. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
- +255 075 047 5982 — starts with , which belongs to Vodacom. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
- +255 076 729 0645 — starts with , which belongs to Vodacom. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
- +255 071 379 8641 — starts with , which belongs to Vodacom. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
Here is a quick reference to distinguish Vodacom from other mobile networks in Tanzania:
- Vodacom: 074, 075, 076, 071
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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 Vodacom.
Yes — regulators occasionally assign new prefix ranges to operators. Vodacom 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 Vodacom number without the leading 0. For the cheapest rate, use AfriCallShop — calls to Tanzania from just €0.03/min.