How to check your own number on Telus
Telus has no reliable short code to read your own number. The quickest ways: iPhone → Settings → Phone → My Number; Android → Settings → About phone → SIM status; or detect it automatically with our free tool.
Step by step
- Open Settings. iPhone: Settings → Phone → My Number. Android: Settings → About phone → SIM status.
- Or use the carrier app. iPhone: Settings → Phone → My Number. Android: Settings → About phone → SIM status. Or the My Telus app.
- Or detect automatically. Use the free auto-detect tool on whatismynumber.io.
What you'll see: Your number shows under Settings (iPhone: Phone → My Number) or in the My Telus app.
If that doesn't work
iPhone: Settings → Phone → My Number. Android: Settings → About phone → SIM status. Or the My Telus app.
No reliable self-number short code — use Settings, the app, or the auto-detect tool above.
What your Canada number looks like
A Canada mobile number is 10 digits as (NPA) NXX-XXXX (shared NANP) — for example +1 (416) 555-0188. If what you see doesn't match that, you may be reading a different field (such as the ICCID/SIM serial) rather than your number — re‑check with the method above.
About Telus
Telus is one of Canada's big-three carriers. Find your number in your phone's Settings or the My Telus app — or detect it automatically here.
Telus quick facts
| Carrier | Telus |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Telus Mobility |
| Network type | Mobile network operator (MNO) |
| Parent company | Telus Communications |
| Country | Canada |
| Customer care | *611 — free from a Telus phone |
| Self-number method | Settings / carrier app |
FAQ
What is the code to check my Telus number?
Telus has no reliable short code. Use Settings → Phone (iPhone) or About phone → SIM status (Android), the carrier app, or the free auto-detect tool.
Is it free?
Yes. Checking your own number this way is free, and the whatismynumber.io auto-detect tool and apps are free too.
What if it does not work?
Codes can vary by plan or region. Use the fallback: iPhone: Settings → Phone → My Number. Android: Settings → About phone → SIM status. Or the My Telus app. Or detect your number automatically with the tool.
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Method last verified 2026-06-15 · Telus official help