Since the introduction of Mobile number portability in 2002, the prefix (here 0160) is no longer a indicator for the mobile radio network.
Originally, the phone code 0160 was assigned to Telekom. Currently, however, this can be used or be active in a different german network.
The same applies to the provider. Originally to Telekom assigned can this number theoretically be in use at every other german mobile provider.
0160 | Phone Code: Classic spelling |
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+49160 | With german country code +49 |
+49(0)160 | With country code +49 and optional 0 |
0049160 | With country code 0049 |
(0160) | Telephone code in brackets |
0160- | With hyphen as separator to the phone number |
0160/ | With slash as a separator to the phone number |
To call a mobile number with the prefix 0160 from abroad, you must dial the area code for Germany (+49 and 0049) at the front. In addition, you have to remove the 0 from mobile phone code. The final phone number then has the following form: +49160...