01206 numbers in Colchester
01206 is the area code for Colchester. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 613 number ranges starting 01206, allocated to 85 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 28% of them.
Who were 01206 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider263 ranges
- BT171 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited19 ranges
- Sky UK Limited17 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)11 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited10 ranges
- Barritel Limited8 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited7 ranges
- Colt Technology Services5 ranges
- Verizon UK Limited5 ranges
- TGL Services (UK) Ltd5 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited4 ranges
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Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01206.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 01206. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 01206 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.
01206 numbers: common questions
Who owns 01206 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01206 to BT, Gamma Telecom Holdings 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 01206 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01206 becomes +44 1206 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 01206 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 01206 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 01206 number call you?
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