012053 numbers in Boston
Numbers beginning 012053 are part of the Boston dialling area, whose area code is 01205. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 46 number ranges starting 012053, allocated to 27 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 7% of them.
Who were 012053 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider17 ranges
- BT3 ranges
- Telephone Box Limited1 range
- Sky UK Limited1 range
- Flextel Limited1 range
- Phone Co-Op Numbering Limited1 range
- Fuse 2 Communications Ltd1 range
- VoiceHost Limited1 range
- IP Voice Networks Ltd1 range
- DRD Communications Limited1 range
- Invosys Limited1 range
- Number Services Ltd.1 range
+ 16 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012053.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 012053. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 012053 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.
012053 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01205 area code?
01205 is the UK dialling code for Boston. Calls from a 01205 number were made from a phone line issued for that area – although caller ID can be faked, so a local code is not proof the caller is local.
Who owns 012053 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012053 to BT, Telephone Box 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 012053 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 012053 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012053 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 012053 number call you?
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