Guides — page 3
Page 3 of 9. Long-form, citation-rich guides on UK telephone numbering, common scam patterns, and how to identify any UK caller using free public data.
- Mobile networks
Three voicemail number: access, setup and switching it off
How to call Three voicemail (123), set it up, record a greeting, change your PIN and turn voicemail off on Three — plus how to access it from abroad and fix common problems.
20 Jun 2026
- Scam & safety
TV Licence scam emails, texts and calls in the UK: how to spot and stop them
Fake TV Licensing 'payment failed', 'refund' and 'your licence expires' scams are common in the UK. Here's how TV Licence scam emails, texts and calls work, the red flags, and exactly what to do.
20 Jun 2026
- How-to
What is a mobile hotspot? A plain-English UK guide
A mobile hotspot lets you share your phone's mobile data with a laptop, tablet or another phone. Here's how it works, how to set it up on iPhone and Android, what it costs, and how to stay safe.
20 Jun 2026
- Mobile networks
What is a STAC code and when you need one
A STAC code lets you leave your mobile network and cancel your old account without keeping your number. Here's what a STAC is, how to get one free by text, and how it differs from a PAC code.
20 Jun 2026
- Scam & safety
'Wrong number' text scams in the UK: how they work and how to stop them
A friendly 'wrong number' text from a stranger is often the start of a romance or investment scam ('pig-butchering'). Here's how it works, the red flags, and exactly what to do.
20 Jun 2026
- Number types
0207 vs 0208 London numbers: what the difference really is
0207 and 0208 are not separate area codes — London's code is 020, and the 7 or 8 is the first digit of the local number. Here's what that means, what to dial, and how to check a London number.
19 Jun 2026
- Number types
07 mobile prefixes explained: which network owns which range
Every UK mobile number starts 07. Here's how the 071–079 ranges are allocated to networks, why porting means the prefix can't reliably tell you the current network, and how to check a specific 07 number.
19 Jun 2026
- Mobile networks
APN settings explained: fix mobile data on any UK network
APN settings tell your phone how to connect to mobile data and MMS. Here are the correct APN values for EE, O2, Vodafone, Three, giffgaff, VOXI and more, plus how to enter them on iPhone and Android.
19 Jun 2026
- Mobile networks
Best mobile network in the UK: coverage and how to check yours
There is no single best UK mobile network — only the best one where you live and work. How to check coverage on EE, O2, Vodafone and Three, compare MVNOs, and switch without losing your number. UK 2026 guide.
19 Jun 2026
- Mobile networks
How to divert calls from a landline to a mobile (UK)
Want your landline calls to ring your mobile? Here's how to divert (forward) a UK landline to a mobile on BT, Sky and Virgin Media, the *21* codes to set and cancel it, what it costs, and how to avoid the pitfalls.
19 Jun 2026
- Mobile networks
EE voicemail number: how to call, set up and turn it off
The EE voicemail number is 222 from your phone, or 07953 222222 from another phone. Here's how to set up EE voicemail, reset your PIN, enable Visual Voicemail, and turn voicemail off (text VM OFF to 150).
19 Jun 2026
- Reverse lookup
Free phone number checker UK: how to check any number free
How to check any UK phone number for free — what a free checker actually reveals, the difference between range-holder data and a paid trace, and the safe steps to take before calling back. UK 2026 guide.
19 Jun 2026