012056 numbers in Boston
Numbers beginning 012056 are part of the Boston dialling area, whose area code is 01205. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 100 number ranges starting 012056, allocated to 29 providers. The largest holder is Sky UK Limited, with 5% of them.
Who were 012056 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider62 ranges
- Sky UK Limited5 ranges
- BT3 ranges
- Colt Technology Services2 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited2 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited2 ranges
- Kalnet4U Ltd1 range
- Datazero Ltd1 range
- Zapappi Ltd1 range
- Atomstream Limited1 range
- XoverX Ltd1 range
- Mi Telecom Limited1 range
+ 18 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012056.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 012056. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 012056 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.
012056 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 012056 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012056 to Sky UK Limited, BT, Colt Technology Services 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 012056 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 012056 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012056 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 012056 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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