How can I use long int type in mysql

Question

I have to declare a field for mobile number...but the size of interest is not enough for that.so how can I use long int or any other type to accommodate mobile number.

Answer 1

INTEGER, INT, SMALLINT, TINYINT, MEDIUMINT, BIGINT. try this

Answer 2

since the mobile number usually start with 0 or + so I think the string type should be used here. any comments?