01205 numbers in Boston
01205 is the area code for Boston. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 406 number ranges starting 01205, allocated to 98 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 5% of them.
Who were 01205 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider269 ranges
- BT19 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited6 ranges
- Sky UK Limited6 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited4 ranges
- Digital Space Group Limited3 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited3 ranges
- Telecom2 Limited2 ranges
- Colt Technology Services2 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)2 ranges
- Fuse 2 Communications Ltd2 ranges
- VoIP-Un Limited1 range
+ 87 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01205.
Allocations by year
Explore by the next digit
Each block below starts 01205. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01205 number tells you
What it is
Ordinary landline numbers tied to a place. The area code tells you which dialling area the number was issued for – 0161 is Manchester, 020 is London, 01388 is Bishop Auckland.
What it costs
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Watch out for
A local-looking number feels familiar, which is exactly why scammers spoof them. A local area code is not proof the caller is local.
01205 numbers: common questions
Who owns 01205 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01205 to BT, TalkTalk Communications Limited, Sky UK Limited and others. Numbers can be moved between providers, so this shows who the range was originally given to – not who is using a particular number today.
How do I call a 01205 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01205 becomes +44 1205 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01205 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01205 number a scam?
A local-looking number feels familiar, which is exactly why scammers spoof them. A local area code is not proof the caller is local. Check the full number on Who’s Calling to see if it belongs to a verified business and what other people have reported.
Did a 01205 number call you?
Check the full number to see if it belongs to a verified UK business and what other people have reported.
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