0120563 numbers in Boston
Numbers beginning 0120563 are part of the Boston dialling area, whose area code is 01205. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0120563, allocated to 8 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 20% of them.
Who were 0120563 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- BT2 ranges
- Belgacom International Carrier Services SA1 range
- Colt Technology Services1 range
- Zapappi Ltd1 range
- Mi Telecom Limited1 range
- Sky UK Limited1 range
- DIDWW Ireland Limited1 range
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited1 range
- Not allocated to a provider1 range
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0120563.
Allocations by year
What a 0120563 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.
0120563 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 0120563 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0120563 to BT, Belgacom International Carrier Services SA, 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 0120563 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 0120563 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 0120563 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 0120563 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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